Interim School Finance Officer

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  • Job type

    Temporary

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Public Service Accounting

  • Industry

    Education & Training

  • Pay

    £ Competitive

  • Closing date

    7 Jul 2026
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Interim Finance Officer job in Plymouth

Interim School Finance Officer
Organisation: School based in Plymouth
Start: ASAP – likely to be up to 6 months in length
Working policy: 5 days onsite unless agreed reasons with line manager
Salary: Up to £28 per hour (37 hours per week)

Role Purpose
To provide high‑quality, school‑facing financial leadership and business partnering across a portfolio of academies, supporting strong financial management, compliance and long‑term sustainability across the Trust.
The role works closely with Headteachers, Office Managers and senior leaders, ensuring financial integrity, robust planning and effective use of resources across schools.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary finance lead for allocated schools, providing guidance, challenge and support
  • Deliver strategic financial insight, modelling and scenario planning to inform decision‑making
  • Lead preparation of multi‑year budgets, forecasts and monthly outturns, challenging assumptions
  • Strengthen and monitor financial controls and compliance across schools
  • Support year‑end processes, accruals and correct treatment of restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Review staffing costs, payroll variations and affordability of staffing decisions
  • Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis, costings and scenario modelling for senior leaders
  • Provide finance training and ongoing support to school Office Managers
  • Ensure compliance with Trust policies, DfE requirements and audit standards
  • Liaise with Local Authorities, auditors and other external bodies as required

Systems & Tools
  • The Trust uses PS Financials (accounting) and IMP (budgeting)
  • Experience with these systems is desirable, but not essential
  • Strong Excel skills are essential, including financial modelling and data analysis

Candidate Profile
  • Strong experience in finance, management accounting or school finance
  • Confident providing financial challenge and insight to senior and non‑finance stakeholders
  • Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and distinguishabilities skills
  • Experience across multi‑site or complex organisations desirable

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