The Opportunity
We are interested in speaking with experienced Interim Directors of Finance for potential opportunities within Multi-Academy Trusts across London and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in education finance, providing both strategic and operational financial leadership across a multi-school environment.
This type of position involves working closely with the CFO, CEO and senior leadership team to strengthen financial management, oversee day-to-day finance operations and support the Trust's wider financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust, ensuring effective financial management across its academies.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
- Support the development and delivery of the Trust's medium-term financial strategy.
- Manage cashflow forecasting, reserves planning and financial risk.
- Lead and develop the central finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and reporting.
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE requirements and relevant accounting standards.
- Provide financial advice and challenge to school leaders, budget holders and senior stakeholders.
- Support finance transformation, systems improvements and process efficiencies.
- Assist with academy onboarding, mergers or integration activity where applicable.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a Multi-Academy Trust.
- Strong understanding of academy trust financial management, funding and regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading finance teams across multiple schools or sites.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and audit.
- Experience improving financial controls, reporting processes or finance systems.Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
- Available at short notice or approaching the end of an existing assignment
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