We are pleased to be supporting with the appointment of an experienced Financial Controller to join an established and dedicated Finance Team. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial governance, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.Job Title: Financial ControllerLocation: DunstableContract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)Salary: 58k-64.4k per annum (dependent on experience)Start Date: February 2026 (or later dependent on notice)Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for overseeing all financial operations and line management of the existing finance team. The role requires a confident and technically strong finance professional with proven leadership capability and a solid understanding of the education funding and regulatory environment. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive finance team, made up of a diverse mix of experienced professionals and developing talent, within an organisation that values teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Leading and managing the Trust''s finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control and complianceProducing accurate financial and management reporting to support strategic decision-makingEnsuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and DfE requirementsOverseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial plan