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

If you would like