Financial Controller (Part-Time | 17.5 hrs/week | Hybrid – Galashiels)
Our client, a respected public sector education institution based in Galashiels, is seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance operations. This is a permanent, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.
As Financial Controller, you’ll oversee the finance, procurement, and student funding teams, ensuring sound financial management and strategic alignment. Reporting to the Vice Principal – Finance & Corporate Services, you’ll play a key role in budgeting, statutory reporting, and process improvement across the organisation.
Lead monthly and year-end closures, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
Ensure compliance with public sector financial frameworks (SORP, FReM, SPFM).
Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
Support and advise managers on financial planning, project costing, and budget ownership.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and public sector accounting.
Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead cross-organisational projects.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff.
Experience in education, procurement, VAT, or funding compliance (desirable but not essential).
Part-time hours: 17.5 hours per week, ideal for work-life balance.
Hybrid working : combination of remote and in-office (Galashiels) as needed.
Collaborative and forward-thinking working culture.
If you're a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking for a meaningful part-time role, we’d love to hear from you.