Trust Financial Controller

The True Learning Partnership is responsible for five schools (three primary and two secondary) set in a beautiful region spanning the Cheshire - Derbyshire border. Our schools are all rated Good by Ofsted, continuously self-improving, and very popular. We work collaboratively and with a real community focus, providing an excellent education in settings where all pupils can flourish. We're proud of what we've achieved to date, and are excited about the next phase of our journey.

As Financial Controller you will be key member of the finance team, providing the Chief Financial Officer with assistance in the professional management of financial services. You will ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial reporting and will oversee the accounting activities of the Trust.

You will provide line management to the finance team and will maintain strong financial controls throughout all financial operations. You will support the Chief Financial Officer in providing financial advice and assistance to the executive team, school senior leaders, local governing bodies and other colleagues to enable the Trust to make best use of its financial resource.

This role allows for hybrid working between the central office and home, however the successful candidate will also need to be able to travel to all current and new Trust schools as required.

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