Interim Education Finance Manager – MAT & Audit Readiness

RM Recruit; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Recruit is partnering with a Birmingham Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for an interim role of approximately six months. The role focuses on budgeting forecast return (BFR), year-end audit readiness, and balance sheet remediation, including capitalisation and fixed assets.

The successful candidate will bring ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA qualifications or equivalent experience, with strong reporting and governance capabilities within the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience of budgeting forecast returns and year-end processes in education/academy sector.
• Strong balance sheet remediation focus, including capitalisation, fixed assets, and accounts reconciliation.
• Ability to translate financial/regulatory changes into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare for August Year-End Audit.
• Oversee Balance Sheet and remediate issues related to capitalisation and fixed assets.
• Deliver other finance duties as required by Finance Director.

Skills

Budgeting

Balance sheet management

Statutory financial reporting

Education sector experience

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA

Qualified by experience / part-qualified considered

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

RM Recruit is partnering with a Birmingham Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for an interim role of approximately six months. The role focuses on budgeting forecast return (BFR), year-end audit readiness, and balance sheet remediation, including capitalisation and fixed assets.

The successful candidate will bring ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA qualifications or equivalent experience, with strong reporting and governance capabilities within the education sector.