Interim Finance Lead Education Trust (12m FTC, Flexible Hours)

EA First Compass House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. The role involves overseeing the organisation's finances, producing management accounts, and leading a small finance team. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with at least 3 years in a senior finance role within education settings. Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Access to wellbeing service (GP Service)

Flexible working patterns

Free access to an on-site gym

Free parking at the London based school

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior finance role within a school or academy trust.
• Experience operating at a management or leadership level within an educational setting.
• Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO and assist the Leadership Team to meet the organisation's aims.
• Ownership of the organisation's finances, including cash flow forecasting.
• Production of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body

Tools

Sage finance system

Job description

A Multi-Academy Trust in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. The role involves overseeing the organisation's finances, producing management accounts, and leading a small finance team. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with at least 3 years in a senior finance role within education settings. Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.