Financial Controller
Employer: Teach First
Location: National role with an allocated office. Through our Agile Working policy we give you control over how, when and where you work.
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract until 28 Feb 2027
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £58,690.17
Closing date: 20 Jan 2026
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To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.
As Teach First’s Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in managing, controlling and reporting on the charity’s finances. You’ll lead the team that runs the charity’s financial operations and accounting processes, and you’ll provide professional leadership and advice on all technical accounting, regulatory and statutory financial reporting matters.
You’ll be responsible for the operation and development of internal financial control policies and procedures. You’ll work with the Executive Director of Finance & Performance and Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure that financial risks are understood and appropriately managed, and provide our Trustees and senior leaders with compliant, reliable and timely financial information to enable effective running of the Charity.
Please note this role is being offered on an FTC basis to cover a temporary internal move.
Are you a qualified accountant (e.g. ACMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ACA) with an up to date knowledge of accounting regulations and reporting standards, with awareness of the Charity SORP?
Do you have experience leading and developing a team of finance professionals through coaching and management?
Do you have experience of implementing finance process improvements, and of operating common finance processes (e.g. accounts receivable, accounts
payable, record to report)?
Do you have demonstrable experience of leading an efficient and reliable finance period close process?
Do you have a strong understanding of finance risk management and the development and operation of finance controls and policies?
Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Financial Controller!
Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV ready to upload, along with a tailored cover letter that demonstrates how you meet our essential criteria. If you’re applying from an external job board, you’ll be redirected to our careers website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website).
We expect first stage interviews to be held on Thursday 29 January 2026 and second stage on Thursday 5 February.
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