Job Title - Financial Controller Site - Middlesbrough Permanent Full time - 37 hours per week Salary - £55,550 - £65,417 (dependent on experience) The School operates with the Higher and Further Education sector as well as some commercial activity within its subsidiaries. The Financial Controller role is a key management role at the School looking after the financial affairs of the Group structure and supporting the implementation of its strategies. Key aspects of the role include: * Statutory and management accounting for the Group and its subsidiaries * Lead the School’s budgeting and forecasting processes * Development and maintenance of reporting and budgetary systems * Management of financial and student finance records * Treasury management * Provision of financial management information in support of the School’s operational and strategic objectives * Advise and assist the senior management team in financial and operational decision making * Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and timely submission of statutory returns Closing date for receipt of completed applications 06/07/2025 What will you get if you join us? * Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff; * Staff development opportunities; * Generous annual leave; * Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy; * Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use; * Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; * Professional fees paid by the School; * Staff recognition awards * Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and * Access to the Local Government Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions)