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Help build a fair education system with Teach First as a key Financial Controller on a fixed-term contract.
Overview
Salary
£58690.17 - £58690
Location
Multiple locations across the UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Teach First aims to transform the future for all children by ensuring equal access to education regardless of background. The mission to unlock every child's potential fuels our pursuit of increased fairness and equality in the classroom.
Role Summary
- Manages, controls, and reports on charity's finances
- Leads financial operations and accounting processes
- Develops and operates internal financial control policies and procedures
- Collaborates with leadership to manage financial risks
Role Requirements
- Qualified accountant with up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations and reporting standards
- Prior experience leading a finance team
- Track record in leading efficient finance period close process
Application Process Details
- Submit CV and tailored cover letter through the careers website
- First stage interviews scheduled for January 29, 2026
- Second stage interviews on February 5, 2026
Teach First is dedicated to building a fair education system for all by unlocking the potential in all children, not just some. Our mission drives us every day towards a better future, but the challenges are significant and we need your help to meet them.
The role: As the Financial Controller at Teach First, you will be pivotal in managing, controlling, and reporting on the charity's finances. You will lead the financial operations and accounting processes, provide professional leadership and advice on all technical accounting, regulatory, and statutory financial reporting matters. Your responsibilities will include the development and operation of internal financial control policies and procedures. Collaborating with the Executive Director of Finance & Performance and Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a crucial role in managing financial risks and ensuring that our Trustees and senior leaders receive compliant, reliable, and timely financial information for the effective management of the charity. This position is a fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover a temporary internal move.
Job requirements: We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACMA, CIPFA, ACCA, or ACA) with up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations and reporting standards, including Charity SORP. You should have experience leading and developing a team of finance professionals, implementing finance process improvements, and managing finance risks. A strong track record in leading an efficient finance period close process is essential.
Benefits: Teach First offers a competitive salary package of £58,690.17, with an additional £3000 London Weighting Allowance for those based in London. Benefits include 27 days holiday per annum, participation in the pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare, and access to flexible benefits such as subsidized dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, and more.
Application details: Interested candidates should apply through our careers website with a CV and a tailored cover letter. First stage interviews are scheduled for January 29, 2026, with second stage interviews on February 5, 2026.
