Interim Head of Finance

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

We are partnering with a Multi-Academy Trust in London to recruit an Interim Head of Finance on a 12 month fixed term contract (FTC). The role is paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus Local Government Pension Scheme.

A London based Multi-Academy Trust who enhance the experiences and life chances to their pupils.

Interim Head of Finance:

• Work closely with the CEO and assist the Leadership Team to meet the organisation's aims.
• Ownership of the organisation's finances, inclusive of cash flow forecasting.
• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead on all budgetary control and compliance requirements for the organisation.
• Manage a small team of finance administrators.
• Ensure the organisation is in line with government statutory guidelines.
• Assist the CEO to prepare the 5 year financial strategy.
• Act as key contact for the internal and external auditors.
• Maximise income through grants and other activities.
• Partner with Operations to create timely and accurate management reports.
• Ensure the effective implementation and operation of financial controls.

Interim Head of Finance:

• Fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CGMA).
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a senior finance role within a school or academy trust.
• Experience operating at a management or leadership level, ideally within an educational setting.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• A strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Full understanding of relevant financial policies, codes of practice, and legislation.
• Ability to interpret statutory guidance and professional advice, translating this into effective policy and practice.
• Use of Sage finance system is desirable.
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise complex workloads, delegate appropriately, and work to tight deadlines.
• Confident in multitasking while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to motivate, influence, and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates tenacity and resilience, with the ability to resolve complex and challenging problems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with staff at all levels.
• Consistently demonstrates integrity and ethical behaviour.

Interim Head of Finance:

• £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. (Day rate will also be considered.)
• 12 month fixed term contract.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 23 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Access to their Well being service (GP Service).
• Flexible working patterns.
• Free access to an on site Gym.
• Free parking at their London based school.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.