Financial Controller (PERM-1999-2026)

Lincoln Bishop University is located on a beautifully green and pleasant campus just a few minutes’ walk from Lincoln Cathedral, Castle, and the old Roman city. Our story began in the 1860s as an Anglican teacher training college for women, which makes us one of the oldest Higher Education Institutions in the UK. Since then, we've grown, adapted, and modernised to become the thriving university we are today. We're still experts in teaching and education, but we've now got a wider portfolio of exciting degree courses than ever before. We offer courses in a wide range of subjects, from Undergraduate Degree level to PhD, and much more in between. 

Lincoln Bishop University is recruiting an experienced Financial Controller. This is an opportunity for an individual to contribute to the success of this growing institution. Through improved processes, controls and financial reporting the University will be able to deliver its Strategic Plan reassured that it is operating within its Financial Resilience Framework.

You will be a qualified finance professional with excellent technical accounting knowledge and previous experience of being a Financial Controller or equivalent role.

In the role you will:

Oversee the financial operations of the University ensuring robust financial processes are in place with accurate and timely budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.Be responsible for month end reconciliations, and reporting.Ensure regulatory returns are accurate and submitted on time.Be the point of contact for the external auditors.Lead the finance team and be part of the University management team.

The Ideal candidate for this role will be:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Proven track record as a Financial Controller or similar roleStrong technical knowledgeIdeally with Higher Education experience

 Lincoln Bishop University offers a generous employee benefits package including:

35 days holiday for Grades 7+Plus 3 additional discretionary days annual leave over the Christmas periodBG Flex (a private pension scheme managed by Aviva) offering a 10% employer contribution and the employee contributions are voluntary and flexible.Cycle to Work Scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including face to face counselling sessionsAgile Working Scheme to support employees work-life balance

Please direct informal enquiries to Stephen Galjaard, Chief Financial Officer email: Stephen.galjaard@lincolnbishop.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 19 Jan 2026

Department: Professional/Support

Salary: £44,128 to £55,755 per annum
Remuneration within the advertised range, commensurate with experience