Interim School Finance Manager

Interim School Finance Manager

Location: London
Contract: Immediate start for 3 months
Pay: Daily Rate

We are supporting a provider of Special Education to recruit for an interim Finance Manager. They are looking for someone to join them immediately for 3 months, paid on a daily rate. They are open to hybrid working models.

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the central finance team.

• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders.

• Manage trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

• Produce consolidated management accounts and financial returns.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements.

• Support payroll, cash flow, procurement and audit processes.

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and internal controls.

• Work closely with school leaders and budget holders to support effective financial planning.

About You:

We're looking for someone who has:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent).

• Multi-Academy Trust experience

• Experience managing complex budgets and leading finance teams.

• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.

To find out more please reach out to Abbey from Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed). Interviews will be held next week!