Financial Controller

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system. Reporting to the Finance Director the Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for c £22m turnover business Accounting Management of the small accounting team including AP ledgers including 1 Clerk Build and review financial framework for internal controls.

Setting up and regular review of financial control processes, policies and procedures (SOPs) Payroll Analysis and Reporting. Treasury Management. Management and development of all finance systems and processes. Management Reporting Lead the monthly production of Management Accounts, reporting on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet working closely with the FBP and Director of Finance. Monthly balance sheet recs and monthly bank reconciliations.

Production and monitoring of financial KPI’s and Financial dashboard. Cash-flow forecast, monitoring and reporting. Reporting and management of restricted funds. Partner with budget holders to improve transparency and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting in their area. Audit and Compliance Support the Director of Finance and auditors in preparing year-end accounts (Statutory reporting) & Audit and regulatory requirements. Support with the preparation and submission of all finance returns to regulators including HMRC, Companies House, Charities Commission and Office for Students.

You will be; ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.

Experience of month end close and financial control. Ability to explain complex information to non-finance colleagues. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Advanced Excel and ability to pick up and develop new finance systems quickly.

Experience of producing accurate finance data while working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines. A flexible, pro-active approach and be comfortable working within a small team. An interest in the education and not for profit sector Benefits;
Generous benefits package including flexible hybrid working (on average 4 days at home 1 day at a NIoT site), excellent pension scheme, 27 days rising to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays