Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new Finance Controller who will be joining the Foundation during an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the Foundation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This role will be directly leading three Finance teams in Billing, Purchasing and Payroll and you will contribute to the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the foundation. You will also work closely with our Management Account and CFOO in preparing reports throughout the fiscal year. This is an exciting opportunity for an experience candidate who has proven experience in a financial management role, ideally in the education sector, and has lead and driven digital transformation within a finance department. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitmentdeanclose.org.uk for with your query. Internal applicants Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.