This 6-month interim Financial Controller role puts you at the heart of a mission-driven organisation within the education and charity sector, offering autonomy, variety and the chance to shape processes in a complex, multi-entity finance environment.You’ll be stepping into a business-critical role during a period of internal change, helping to streamline operations, manage key reporting cycles and guide a capable team through transformation.What’s in it for you:

Autonomy to drive improvements in systems and processes
Exposure to fundraising, cashflow and systems change
Work with a values-led organisation that welcomes fresh thinking
Hybrid working – 1 day remote per week
Free vegetarian hot lunches during term time
Flexible working hours

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

Managing 4 team members, QBE/PQ
Leading and improving a phased month-end close process
Reviewing and signing off on weekly payment runs and data
Overseeing reconciliations across multiple systems (AP, AR, credit cards, fund accounting)
Liaising with external stakeholders for fund accounting and internal stakeholders for fundraising income reporting
Being involved in cashflow management and delivering insight to support decision-making
Supporting and advising on automation, data analysis and financial process efficiency
Handling ad hoc financial projects

What you will need:

To be a qualified accountant ( ACCA / CIMA / ACA ) or QBE with experience in education or not-for-profits
Experience in a similar role, such as Interim Financial Controller / Financial Controller / Finance Director / Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager / Senior Accountant
To be confident leading teams and streamlining financial operations
Ability to navigate complex data and reporting structures, with strong Excel skills
Strong reconciliations, month-end and cashflow experience

What you will get:

Hybrid working (1 day from home per week)
Flexible hours
Lunch provided during term time
Onsite parking

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Interim Financial Controller