Interim CFO — Education Leader, Finance & Governance

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a senior finance professional to take charge of the finance function on an interim basis within an education sector organisation. You will provide the senior leadership team with clear, reliable financial information and steer budgeting, reporting and controls during the contract period.

You will lead and develop the finance team, working with governors and auditors to support decision-making and ensure robust financial governance and day-to-day operations across

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience, including budget setting and statutory reporting.
• Experience of leading and developing finance teams in complex organisations.
• Experience of working with senior leaders, boards or governors.

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance function and overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts for senior leaders and governors.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Supporting and developing the finance team throughout the contract.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Forecasting

Management accounts

Financial controls

Compliance

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a senior finance professional to take charge of the finance function on an interim basis within an education sector organisation. You will provide the senior leadership team with clear, reliable financial information and steer budgeting, reporting and controls during the contract period.

You will lead and develop the finance team, working with governors and auditors to support decision-making and ensure robust financial governance and day-to-day operations across