Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane Cheadle Hulme Cheshire SK8 7JY 0161 549 7000 Job Title: Financial Controller Salary: £47,181-£52,413 Hours : 37 Hours per week Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year Closing date: 20th April 2026 Interview Date : TBC Start Date: TBC About Us The Laurus Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Trust Financial Controller to join our team on a Fixed-Term basis. As a Trust Financial Controller, you will provide an effective, compliant and high-quality financial management service across the Trust. You will lead on financial processes, reporting and control, ensuring robust systems are in place to support strategic decision making and deliver best value. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Job Purpose Preparation of the monthly management accounts and year end forecasts. To assist with preparation of the draft budget, the annual financial statements and returns to the DfE and ESFA, adhering to reporting deadlines. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant with a recognised body (ICAEW,ACCA,CIPFA). Experience of planning, budget monitoring and procurement. Experience of producing financial/management reports within a medium sized organisation. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. Applying to the Laurus Trust If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the passion and commitment to join us at an exciting time of continuous progression and growth, then we would like to hear from you. For more information about The Laurus Trust, or for further information relating to the role you’re applying to, please visit Careers at The Laurus Trust - Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK8 7JY | eteach A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. To apply please follow this link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/laurustrust/job/financial-controller-1537463/?lang=en-GB The application forms and an information pack are available to download from Financial Controller - Eteach. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity Laurus Trust Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by the Laurus Trust directly Supporting Documents ↗ Job Description and Person Specification