Interim Financial Controller — School Trust

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham based Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves producing and consolidating management accounts, completing reconciliations, and supporting Business Managers in schools. Candidates should ideally be CCAB qualified or equivalent and have experience in a School or Academy setting, specifically with IRIS/PS Financials. The position offers a daily rate between £300 and £500, inside IR35, with an on-site requirement.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified or equivalent (QBE or PQ will be considered).
• Experience in producing and consolidating management accounts.
• Previous work in a School or Academy Trust setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Production of central management accounts.
• Consolidation of management accounts from each school.
• Completion of reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals.
• Review central payroll (outsourced).
• Deputise for the Finance Director in their absence.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounts consolidation

Experience in a School or Academy

Use of IRIS/PS Financials

Education

CCAB qualified or equivalent

Tools

IRIS/PS Financials

Job description

A Birmingham based Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves producing and consolidating management accounts, completing reconciliations, and supporting Business Managers in schools. Candidates should ideally be CCAB qualified or equivalent and have experience in a School or Academy setting, specifically with IRIS/PS Financials. The position offers a daily rate between £300 and £500, inside IR35, with an on-site requirement.