Financial Controller

Help build a network where every child can succeed. At Ark, we believe that every child deserves access to an excellent education, regardless of their background. For over two decades, we''ve been transforming lives through education, creating schools where children thrive, teachers flourish and communities grow stronger. As we expand from 39 to 48 academies, we''re looking for an exceptional Financial Controller to help provide the financial leadership that underpins our mission. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK''s largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts at a pivotal point in our journey. Behind every outstanding school is a finance team that enables great decisions, protects public funds and gives school leaders the confidence to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional outcomes for young people. The opportunity Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will lead our financial control and reporting function across the Ark Schools network. You''ll oversee a high-performing team of eight and ensure that our financial reporting, statutory compliance, treasury management and internal controls are robust, forward-looking and fit for a growing organisation. This is far more than a technical accounting role. You''ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial governance and ensuring we remain an exemplary steward of the public and charitable funding entrusted to us. You''ll lead ..... full job details .....