Financial Controller - Inside Ir35 - London
9 days ago
London
Financial Controller Rate - £500 (a day) Duration - 6 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Job Purpose As a key member of the University's financial leadership team, you will lead on financial accounting, services, tax, treasury, and financial controls. This role ensures regulatory compliance, maintains financial integrity, and supports strategic financial management through expert guidance and strong operational leadership. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Business Partnering • Build strong working relationships across departments., • Promote a culture of customer-focused service delivery., • Lead the annual audit process and prepare financial statements in line with UK GAAP, IFRS, and SORP., • Maintain and implement the University's financial control framework., • Manage cash flow, investments, and performance reporting., • Lead the Financial Services Unit (Revenue and Payments Units)., • Ensure accurate processing of invoices, tuition fees, staff/student expenses, and supplier payments., • Oversee financial systems development and accounting structures., • Develop financial literacy and training programmes for non-finance staff., • Contribute to the effective running of the Finance Division. Qualifications • Degree-level education, • Experience in complex professional services - Essential, • Higher Education sector experience - Desirable, • Advanced financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, • Strong technical skills across financial and management accounting, • Expertise in costing, pricing, and risk, • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, • Ability to manage both I&E and balance sheet - Essential