We are supporting a Not-for-Profit in Northamptonshire to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a people manager of a central team within the Charity or Academy Trust sector. Paying £70,000 - £80,000 plus a very attractive benefits package.Our Northamptonshire client currently has circa 30 schools within the Trust. They support c20k pupils with over 2000 employees. This organisation values a team-focused environment offering to all their pupils and staff the best platform possible to be successful. Their offices are close to local transport links and offer parking on-site.Financial Controller:Oversee the financial management for the Trust.Management of the central finance team, inclusive of payroll.Prepare the statutory annual accounts.Complete VAT, HMRC and ESFA returns.Ensure the monthly management accounts are timely, accurate and reviewed.Produce monthly cash-flow forecasts, monitoring cash and investment returns.Oversee end-to-end payroll, inclusive of compliance requirements to HMRC.Lead with the annual budget.Oversee the fixed asset register.Assist the CFO to develop the financial strategy.Ensure the Trust is aligned to the Academy Trust Handbook and other related regulations.Lead with the external audit.Provide financial input to IT, Estates and Capital projects.Implement new financial processes and procedures to improve efficiency.Review the finance software and systems.Manage contacts with external suppliers.Financial Controller:You must hold a full CCAB or CGMA/CIMA qualification.At least 5 years experience overseeing a finance function within the Not-for-Profit sector.Knowledge or previous oversight of payroll.Previous experience leading the external audit.Ability to evidence involvement with financial strategy, budgeting and financial appraisals.You must have experience preparing statutory accounts.Proven experience monitoring cash flow and investments.Ability to commute 2-3 days per week into the Northamptonshire office.Ideally you will have a good understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook.Ability to deputise for the CFO where required.Financial Controller:£70,000 - £80,000.31 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.Local Government Pension Scheme.Hybrid working.Flexible working.Parking on-site.Main office close to local train station.Sick pay.Health care plans.CPD Allowance.EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.