Interim Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a school in London. This role involves overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate has a professional finance qualification and experience in a school setting. A competitive daily rate of £350 to £450 is offered, along with potential for professional growth or a permanent opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Potential for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing financial operations, ideally within a school setting.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a finance team effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Manage the accounting and finance team effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Provide financial advice and insights to support decision-making processes.

Skills

Management of financial operations

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Lovely Independent School
• Great senior leadership role

About Our Client

This organisation is committed to making a positive impact within its sector. Operating as a medium-sized entity, it focuses on delivering meaningful and sustainable results.

Job Description

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
• Manage the accounting and finance team effectively.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Provide financial advice and insights to support decision-making processes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Finance should have:

• Professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong experience in managing financial operations, ideally within a school setting.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a finance team effectively.
• Happy to work 5 days a week on site, West London.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £350 and £450.
• Temporary role based in London with potential for professional growth/ permanent opportunity