Interim Finance Manager

Focus Resourcing; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support accurate financial management for a school in Reading. The role involves leading month-end processes, preparing financial statements, and providing analysis. Ideal candidates should have finance management experience, particularly in education, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This temporary role starts ASAP until the end of October.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead on month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Provide clear financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Accruals management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager

Location: Reading

Contract: Temporary - ASAP start until end of October

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM (flexible start / finish times available)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support on a temporary basis, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of October. This is a key role supporting the school's leadership team, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting during a busy period.

Responsibilities

• Lead on month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Manage and reconcile accruals and deferred revenue.
• Provide clear financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and relevant regulations.
• Support the wider finance team and provide guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Hands-on experience managing accruals and deferred revenue.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.