Interim Finance Manager - Education Trust Lead

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic education trust located in Greater London is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 5-month contract. This pivotal role involves leading financial management across the Trust, producing management accounts, supporting budgeting and financial reporting, as well as guiding a team of Finance Officers. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience in education finance, and excellent analytical skills. The position requires onsite presence 3-4 days a week and offers a day rate of £350 or a fixed-term contract at £60K.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience in management accounts, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A calm, detail-driven, organised approach.
• Confidence working with sensitive financial data and supporting non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in education finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management across the Trust and its academies.
• Produce high-quality monthly management accounts, analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Manage payroll, VAT returns, statutory reporting and financial compliance.
• Review ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust internal controls.
• Guide and develop Finance Officers, bringing out their best.
• Drive value-for-money decisions and support tendering and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to governance, continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial reporting

Experience in education finance

Job description

A dynamic education trust located in Greater London is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 5-month contract. This pivotal role involves leading financial management across the Trust, producing management accounts, supporting budgeting and financial reporting, as well as guiding a team of Finance Officers. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience in education finance, and excellent analytical skills. The position requires onsite presence 3-4 days a week and offers a day rate of £350 or a fixed-term contract at £60K.