Interim Director of Finance - Academy Trust

Job Description

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Education Sector | 6-Month Interim Assignment | Mid-August/Early September start date

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified interim accountant to join a successful academy on an interim basis, providing strategic financial leadership during a key period for the organisation directly to the Headteacher and working closely with Governors and the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on financial strategy, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, audit and governance, ensuring the academy continues to operate effectively and meets all regulatory requirements Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process

Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting

Manage statutory accounts, audits and regulatory returns

Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and governors.

Lead internal scrutiny, risk management and financial controls

Ensure compliance with Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA requirements

Oversee the finance function and support wider operational activities

Manage key contracts and supplier relationships

About You

We are keen to hear from:

• Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) currently operating at Finance Director, Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance or Head of Finance level.

Experienced School Business Managers, School Business Directors or Chief Operating Officers with significant responsibility for finance, budgeting, governance and resource management within an academy or education setting.

Finance leaders with strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with Boards, Governors or Trustees.

Professionals from academy trusts, schools, further education, higher education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations.

This role would suit a hands-on leader who can quickly build relationships, provide strategic financial direction and ensure robust financial management throughout the assignment a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch. xkybehq

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