About the role
Financial Controller (Part-Time | 17.5 hrs/week | Hybrid – Galashiels)
Our client, a respected public sector education institution based in Galashiels, is seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance operations. This is a permanent, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, you’ll oversee the finance, procurement, and student funding teams, ensuring sound financial management and strategic alignment. Reporting to the Vice Principal – Finance & Corporate Services, you’ll play a key role in budgeting, statutory reporting, and process improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead monthly and year-end closures, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting.
Ensure compliance with public sector financial frameworks (SORP, FReM, SPFM).
Manage relationships with auditors, government bodies, and internal stakeholders.
Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
Support and advise managers on financial planning, project costing, and budget ownership.
Oversee student funding compliance and reporting.
Ideal Candidate
Fully qualified accountant (CCAB-recognised body or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and public sector accounting.
Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead cross-organisational projects.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff.
Experience in education, procurement, VAT, or funding compliance (desirable but not essential).
What’s on Offer
Part-time hours: 17.5 hours per week, ideal for work-life balance.
Hybrid working: combination of remote and in-office (Galashiels) as needed.
Opportunity to make a strategic impact in a purpose-driven public sector organisation.
Collaborative and forward-thinking working culture.
If you're a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking for a meaningful part-time role, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or apply today to find out more about this opportunity with our client.