Interim Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Temporary

  • Location

    Featherstone

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Education & Training

  • Pay

    £50-55k per annum (pro rata for a 6-month contract)
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Interim Finance Manager Featherstone - £50-55k 6 months

Overview
We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic Multi Academy Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial operations of multiple schools within the Trust, with a particular focus on business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and strategic financial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
  • Lead the financial management of the Trust’s lead school, overseeing a budget of approximately £5 million.
  • Initially responsible for the finances of two smaller schools, with scope to expand across the Trust.
  • Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including detailed commentaries and variance analysis.
  • Develop and maintain robust forecasting models and annual budgets in collaboration with school leadership teams.
  • Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations.
  • Maintain strong balance sheet controls, including reconciliations and financial integrity checks.
Project Finance
  • Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for capital projects, including a £3 million building works programme across two schools.
  • Liaise with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and value for money.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Headteachers, Deputy Heads, and senior leadership teams, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Monitor and advise on discretionary spending by school leaders, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
  • Build strong relationships across the Trust to promote financial awareness and accountability.
Audit & Compliance
  • Lead the year-end audit process, preparing schedules, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring statutory compliance.
  • Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
  • Proven experience in a finance role within education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.
  • Experience with capital project finance and audit preparation.
Desirable
  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
  • Experience within a Multi Academy Trust or school finance environment.
  • Knowledge of academy financial regulations and ESFA reporting requirements.

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