Interim Management Accountant (Education Sector)

Marks Sattin Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks an Interim Management Accountant for a 6-month contract in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial oversight, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role requires a Qualified Accountant with experience in a growth-focused environment, offering a dynamic opportunity to impact financial strategies significantly.

Qualifications

• Be a Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA. Qualified by Experience will be considered.
• Have proven experience in a growth-focused environment with a track record of driving change.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing long-term financial strategies across multiple sites.
• Delivering high-quality budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring and report on school-level KPIs.

Skills

Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA

Strong analytical and interpretive skills

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Interim Management Accountant

Contract Length: 6 months

Day Rate: £250 per day

Location: Birmingham

Working Pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote

Marks Sattin is supporting a fast paced, multi-site organisation in the Education sector in Birmingham to recruit an Interim Management Accountant. The Interim Management Accountant will support the Head of Finance in delivering strategic financial oversight, robust budgetary control, and continuous process improvement to support sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing long-term financial strategies across multiple sites
• Delivering high-quality budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ensuring financial performance aligns with agreed annual budgets
• Producing monthly management accounts and financial forecasts
• Monitoring and report on school-level KPIs
• Overseeing cashflow management and ensure liquidity across designated sites
• Leading month-end process improvements in collaboration with wider finance teams
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• Supporting year-end audit preparation and external reporting
• Attending finance meetings outside standard working hours when required

Requirements

• Be a Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA. Qualified by Experience will be considered
• Have proven experience in a growth-focused environment with a track record of driving change
• Have strong analytical and interpretive skills
• Be an effective communicator and relationship builder across diverse teams
• Be a proficient Microsoft Excel and financial systems user

This interim opportunity offers a dynamic environment for a finance professional ready to make a strategic impact.

If this sounds like you, please apply now!

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