Job Description
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Job Title: Financial Controller
Actual Annual Salary: £53,602 - £59,167 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, All Year Round
Contract Length: Fixed until 31/05/2026 or upon the return of the substantive postholder
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All year-round
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a qualified finance leader ready to drive strategic change and operational excellence? M&M Supply are working with a prestigious MAT who are looking for a Interim Financial Controller and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education through financial leadership.
This is a fixed-term opportunity (or until the return of the substantive postholder) to lead a high-performing central finance team, influence Trust-wide financial strategy, and ensure robust, compliant, and forward-thinking financial operations across our academies and central services.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Financial Controller, you’ll:
Lead the delivery of core finance functions including statutory accounts, treasury, audit, and financial systems.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with senior leaders across the Trust to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
Manage and develop a talented finance team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Represent the MAT in key external relationships, including auditors, banks, and sector partners.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and capable leader who brings:
Full accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
Strong technical expertise in statutory accounts, VAT, and tax—ideally within education, charity, or public sector settings.
Proven experience managing finance teams and delivering high-quality outputs under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
A strategic mindset, with the ability to analyse data, manage risk, and drive financial performance.
Please apply with a CV outlining your experience relevant to this role or email kyle@mandmsupply.co.uk for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £53,602.00-£59,167.00 per year
Experience:
Accounting: 5 years (required)
Financial management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/07/2026
Reference ID: MMFC25
Expected start date: 04/08/2026
