Finance Controller
London Borough of Sutton
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with London Borough of Sutton. The advertised salary is £51,542 to £55,387 per year. Applications close on 3 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Vac Description
Cognus is seeking to appoint a Finance Controller. This is a strategically important technical role for an expert in financial accuracy, control excellence, process improvement, and the efficient use of automation and emerging technology.
As Finance Controller, you will act as the senior technical finance specialist responsible for the day-to-day delivery, accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement of the financial operations of Cognus and Sutton Music Trust. Working under delegated authority from the Director of Finance and alongside two Finance Officers, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the financial controls’ framework, ensuring agreed controls operate effectively and exceptions are appropriately escalated. You will also produce monthly management accounts, perform complex reconciliations, particularly payroll-to-GL, and drive finance system and process improvement.
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website, outlining your suitability. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate
Cognus is seeking to appoint a Finance Controller. This is a strategically important technical role for an expert in financial accuracy, control excellence, process improvement, and the efficient use of automation and emerging technology.
As Finance Controller, you will act as the senior technical finance specialist responsible for the day-to-day delivery, accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement of the financial operations of Cognus and Sutton Music Trust. Working under delegated authority from the Director of Finance and alongside two Finance Officers, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the financial controls’ framework, ensuring agreed controls operate effectively and exceptions are appropriately escalated. You will also produce monthly management accounts, perform complex reconciliations, particularly payroll-to-GL, and drive finance system and process improvement.
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website, outlining your suitability.
How this role compares
We hold 2,902 council vacancies nationally that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,129. This role pays more than about 87% of them.
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You have 4 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
London Borough of Sutton has 17 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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