Interim CFO (Temporary)

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

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Are you a senior finance professional ready to step into an organisation and steady the ship from day one?

About the Role

You'll join an education provider on an interim basis, taking responsibility for the finance function and providing the senior leadership team with clear, reliable financial information.

You'll oversee budgeting, reporting and financial controls, working closely with senior colleagues and governors to support decision-making during the period of the contract. You'll also lead and support the existing finance team, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior finance leadership experience, including budget setting and statutory reporting
• Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and auditors

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of finance within an education setting
• Experience of interim or turnaround assignments

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior finance leadership experience
• Budget setting experience
• Statutory reporting experience
• Experience working with senior leaders, boards and auditors

Skills & Qualifications

Financial leadership Budget management Forecasting Management accounts Financial controls Compliance Risk management Team leadership Stakeholder management

Location

• London

Sector

• Executive Search