Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Position with a balance of responsibilities that includes financial reporting, management and operational development. You will report into the Head of Finance and have the opportunity to be a key decision maker within the organisation.

Client Details

This group of College's are market leaders in their field, with a tailored approach to both student and teacher excellence, creating a well renowned brand. they are now looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to provide team leadership and financial decision making support to the executive team.

Description

• Maintain and develop robust internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work with third-parties where the group outsource specific financial functions, including auditors, tax advisors etc.
• Prepare the month end management accounts for individual colleges.
• Prepare, publish and submit statutory accounts.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting.
• Regular review of key balance sheet accounts and audit queries.
• Overseeing Credit Control management and cash management.
• Quarterly VAT returns (including reverse charge VAT).
• Direct line management of one member of staff, with a lot of interaction with the college-based finance departments.
• Work as part of a small senior management team to provide financial guidance in all aspects of college activities and shape the future of the group.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc) with a technical background such as with an audit firm (preferrable).
• 3+ years' post qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for a consolidated group.
• Sound generalist knowledge of tax, in particularly corporation tax. A specific tax qualification is not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
• Strong self-management, able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Good Excel skills critical (in particular pivot tables and vlookups)

Job Offer

• c£65,000
• Hybrid working model, based out of either London or Cambridge
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
• Discounted school fees
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme