▾ Financial Controller▾
Financial Controller
Work Location: Scarisbrick Hall School
Salary: £13.53 p/h, £28,142 per annum
Contract Types: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time 40 hours per week all year round
Reporting to: Head of Operations
About the role
Scarisbrick Hall School is seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller to lead and develop its finance function across the School and its wider commercial operations.
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in financial management, reporting, fee collection, debt recovery and supporting the organisation’s continued growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys improving systems, strengthening financial controls and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Who are we looking for?
- Produce accurate monthly management reports and provide financial advice to senior leadership
- Oversee school fee billing, collection, credit control and debt recovery.
- Manage financial operations across the School, Nursery, Theatre and wider commercial activities.
- Monitor financial performance, cash collection and commercial income.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes.
- Support financial planning and the continued development of the organisation.
What we are looking for?
The successful candidate will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.
- Experience in cash flow management, forecasting and credit control.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Experience within education, independent schools or commercial operations would be advantageous.
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Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding training will be given.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school will conduct this check for you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering email to:
recruitment@scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk