Financial Controller

A client of ours specialising in the Education sector is currently looking to onboard a Financial Controller to join their team:

Duties:

• Interpret accounts, prepare, and issue agreed periodic statements to show current operations and the financial position in relation to the budget.
• Submit regular financial statements to allow review of the schools’ financial status.
• Maintain accounting records of Holding companies and/or subsidiaries as required.
• Ensure compliance and timely submission of statutory deadlines including Tax Returns, VAT Returns, Annual Returns, and Financial Statements.
• Measure performance against financial plans and standards for each department.
• Prepare the operational plans of the finance department and the wider administration team.
• Predict short and long-term capital requirements and obligations to ensure the availability of finance.
• Design, implement, and review internal control procedures.
• Ensure the effective running of the companies’ payroll.
• Develop and maintain relations with Auditors and other financial/tax advisors.
• Liaise and work with professional advisors on the financial feasibility of specific investment projects to achieve cost-effectiveness.
• Assist Senior Leaders in directing EU funds and externally funded projects.
• Train and appraise the performance of subordinates.
• Develop and maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions as well as Auditors and other financial/tax advisors for Holding companies and/or subsidiaries as required.
• Lead the administration team and ensure that all members of the team are engaged in professional development in order to continuously improve the administrative functions.

• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Accountancy role.
• Highly competent in managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Extensive working knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A high-level of presentation skills and interpretation of financial information.

• Must be a fully qualified and warranted Finance professional

• Health insurance