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Head of Finance
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Posted: 09/11/2026
- Up to £64500 per annum + pro rata
- Lancaster, Lancashire
- Permanent
- Finance & Accountancy, Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
Financial Controller
£51,578.40 (28 hours) | FTE £64,473 | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting Ascentis, a leading educational charity and awarding organisation, in the recruitment of a Financial Controller. Reporting to the Deputy CEO and forming part of the Management Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, driving financial performance, governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include leading the Finance & Estates function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and statutory reporting, managing external audit relationships, supporting organisational growth and modernising financial systems. You will also provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and contribute to long-term business planning.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience. You will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of leading financial operations, governance and organisational change. Experience within the charity sector would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation that is transforming lives through education while offering a flexible, collaborative working environment and an excellent benefits package.
Apply now or contact Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.
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