Interim CFO

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust in Leeds is seeking a Finance Lead to oversee financial strategy and operations during an exciting growth phase. This role requires a qualified accountant with experience in multi-academy environments, who can ensure stability while working closely with the CEO and auditors. Successful candidates will demonstrate strategic thinking and solution-focused leadership, making a significant impact on educational quality.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days remote)

Flexible start from mid-July

Full-time by September

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strategic thinking and hands-on approach.
• Experience in multi-academy trusts is essential.
• Desirable background in audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team through growth and development.
• Provide strategic oversight alongside the CEO.
• Act as a point of contact for auditors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Solution focused leadership

Audit experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

• Hybrid working
• Exciting period of growth

About Our Client

An eight school strong multi-academy trust which focuses on serving the local community and delivering an excellent standard of education.

Job Description

• Sit within the central finance function, leading the team through a period of growth and development
• Provide strategic oversight of finance, alongside the CEO
• Have the quality of education delivered at the forefront of the business
• Be an excellent point of contact for the new auditors
• Bring stability

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in the multi-academy trust space
• Strategic thinker as well as being hands on
• A solution focussed leader
• Background in audit desirable

What's on Offer

• £~£550-750 per day (umbrella)
• Hybrid working (2-3 day no site)
• Soft start from approx mid July/Start of August (flexible)
• Full time by September
• Leeds based role