Financial Controller

Based in the leafy North Leeds suburb of Harewood, this outstanding independent school provides a high‑quality education for boys and girls aged 2 to 18.Hays is delighted to be working in partnership with Gateways School to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to a key leadership role. This is a broad and influential opportunity for a high‑calibre, technically accomplished finance professional who wants to combine financial excellence with purpose and make a tangible difference within a not‑for‑profit education environment.The OpportunityAs Financial Controller, you will lead the school's finance function and play a central role in supporting its long‑term financial sustainability. The role offers significant breadth, autonomy and visibility, working closely with senior leaders and governors.Key responsibilities include:Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll and credit controlLeadership of the finance team and oversight of day‑to‑day financial operationsManaging the year‑end process, external audit and regulatory compliancePartnering with senior stakeholders to support non‑fee income generation and assess the financial viability of school activitiesActing as Company Secretary, supporting governance and statutory requirementsContinuous improvement of financial systems, contracts and internal controlsThe role is primarily based on site, reflecting its leadership and stakeholder‑facing nature, with flexibility during school holiday periods and occasional opportunities to work from home.Why Join Gateways School?Gateways offers a supportive, collegiate environment alongside a strong benefits package:Competitive salary and pension schemeFlexible working aligned to the school calendarBeautiful campus with modern facilities and countryside viewsFree lunches and refreshments during term timeDiscounted school feesFree onsite parkingSalary sacrifice electric car schemeCycle to work schemeNext StepsFor further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Catherine Hill, retained recruitment partner at Hays Senior Finance. All third‑party applications will be forwarded to Hays Senior Finance.Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a prohibition list check (where applicable).

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