Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - 4 days per week

Interim Finance Manager opportunity - ASAP start - 4 days per week.

Location:

Remote/Southwest. Duration: 3 months with strong potential to extend.
Prior experience in a finance role with Multi Academy Trusts is essential
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We are pleased to be working with a growing Multi‑Academy Trust in the Southwest, as they look to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support their continued expansion.

The role supports the Chief Finance Officer in delivering an effective and efficient finance service across the Multi‑Academy Trust. The Finance Manager will ensure robust financial management and reporting for the Trust's schools, maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.

The Finance Manager plays a key part in safeguarding the Trust's financial sustainability and supporting informed decision‑making by senior leaders and governors.

• Oversee the monthly finance cycle for the Trust.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Perform monthly control account and bank reconciliations for all academies, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for the Trust and each academy.
• Provide draft financial reports and commentary to the CFO, to be shared with school leaders and Local Governing Committees in line with the Trust's reporting timetable.
• Assist the CFO in preparing finance reports and packs for the Trust Board and Finance Committee meetings.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for each school and the central trust, in collaboration with the CFO and school leadership.
• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts for the Trust.
• Work closely with the HR/Payroll provider to ensure the monthly payroll is processed correctly for all staff.
• Support staff pension reporting and assist with annual pension returns as required.
• Take responsibility for the Trust's VAT accounting.
• Implement, maintain fidelity to and compliance with all Trust policies and regulations.
• Maintain finance risk registers or checklists as directed by the CFO.
• Support the Trust's internal and external audit processes.
• Support the CFO in monitoring value for money across the Trust.
• Ensure purchase orders and contracts follow the Trust's procurement policy and that proper approval processes are observed.

• Experience in a similar role with other Multi‑Academy Trusts is essential.
• Must be proficient in producing monthly management accounts autonomously.
• Strong knowledge of academy sector finance and regulations.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.