My client is a School based in the central London area who looking to recruit a Financial Controller to the team. Leading a small finance team and reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, this is a highly visible role for the School, responsible for the day to day accounting function to ensure effective procedures and robust controls are in place. The role holds responsibility for:Providing financial leadership and professional financial management, focusing on budget setting and management Delivering comprehensive financial planning, ensuring robust financial systems and controls across the departmentOverseeing of income and expenditure, supported by the finance teamProvision of a raft of reporting and financial insight for governors, headteacher and senior leadership teamThe line management of a small finance team staff including their induction, training and appraisalEnsuring best value for money on procurement of supplies and services Applications are sought from individuals ideally with previous schools or public sector experience and certainly supported by ACCA, ACA or CIMA full qualification.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. ..... full job details .....