Trust Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Temporary

  • Location

    Batley

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant

  • Industry

    Education & Training

  • Pay

    £45-47K Equivalent on Hourly Rate
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Interim Finance Manager Batley/ Hybrid working

We are supporting a multi-academy trust in West Yorkshire with the appointment of an experienced Interim Trust Finance Manager to provide leadership and stability within the central finance function.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting the Chief Finance Officer and working closely with school leaders across primary and secondary settings. The interim manager will play a key role in managing trust-wide financial operations, producing high‑quality management information, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and compliance during a period of transition and growth.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day trust finance operations, including VAT, reconciliations and month-end
  • Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Lead or support budgeting and forecasting across multiple academies
  • Manage capital accounting and grant funding reporting
  • Liaise with auditors, payroll providers and external stakeholders
  • Provide expert financial advice to school leaders and budget holders
  • Line manage and support finance team members as required.
About You
  • Proven experience in academy trust, education, charity or public sector finance
  • Strong knowledge of academy financial frameworks and statutory reporting
  • Confident producing management accounts and leading budgeting processes
  • Hands-on, organised and comfortable working at pace
  • Available at short notice or within a limited timeframe
Hybrid working is supported, with some travel to school sites required.
If you are an experienced education finance professional seeking a meaningful interim assignment where you can make an immediate impact, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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