Robertson Bell is pleased to be partnering with a well-established education-focused not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.Following significant investment in finance systems and reporting, our client has transformed its finance function into a stable, high-performing team with modernised processes and improved financial reporting. With much of the transformation complete, the focus is now on strengthening financial controls, leading the finance operations team and driving continuous improvement.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys financial control, audit, process improvement and team leadership within a collaborative, values-driven organisation.The RoleLead and develop a small Finance Operations team, ensuring high standards and effective service delivery.Take ownership of the organisation''s financial control framework, maintaining strong governance and compliance.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, oversee fixed assets and monitor working capital.Manage central budgets, including capital expenditure and corporate support functions.Lead the year-end process, managing the external audit and supporting statutory reporting.Review and improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls.Oversee key transactional finance activities, including banking, cash flow forecasting and ledger operations.Work closely with Finance Business Partners and the wider finance team to ..... full job details .....