Job Description

Financial Controller (Temp to Permanent)Location: Central LondonSalary: Circa £38-40phStart Date: ASAPWorking Pattern: Full-time, initially office-based with hybrid 1 or 2 days from home thereafter Farrer Barnes is delighted to be partnering with a growing Multi-Academy Trust in London to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on an temp-to-permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust at a pivotal stage in its development, with several new schools joining the organisation in the coming months. Reporting directly to the COO, you will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, supporting organisational growth, and ensuring robust financial management across the Trust. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the finance team on a day-to-day basis
• Overseeing financial controls, reporting and compliance
• Managing cashflow forecasting and budgeting processes
• Supporting the onboarding of new schools into the Trust
• Driving process improvements and embedding best practice
• Supporting the continued rollout and optimisation of the Trust's finance systems
• Acting as a key finance business partner to senior leadership