Interim School Finance Manager

Panoramic Associates Limted; Bristol, Cardiff, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking an Interim School Finance Manager based in Bristol for a 6-month role. This position involves overseeing finance operations, preparing reports, and engaging with stakeholders within a multi-academy trust environment. The ideal candidate will have significant finance management experience. The position offers a hybrid working model and immediate start, providing an impactful opportunity to influence key financial projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance management position with a Multi-Academy Trust.
• Strong understanding of finance principles, reporting, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and manage the finance team.
• Prepare timely financial reports and forecasts to provide insight into business performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance financial decision-making processes.
• Implement effective financial controls and compliance measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives and budget planning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Compliance measures

Team management

Proficiency in IMP and Access systems

Job description

Interim School Finance Manager

Immediate start for 6 months

Hybrid Working

Paid on a day rate

Our Client is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support their team immediately for up to 6 months. This role is not only crucial to maintaining operational effectiveness but also plays a significant part in driving key financial projects. If you are an experienced School Finance Manager looking for an impactful position, then please reach out.

This position will be starting immediately, for up to 6 months on a hybrid working model. You will report into the COO, and work at Trust level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and manage the finance team.
• Prepare timely financial reports and forecasts to provide insight into business performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance financial decision-making processes.
• Implement effective financial controls and compliance measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives and budget planning.
• Proven experience in a finance management position with a Multi‑Academy Trust.
• Strong understanding of finance principles, reporting, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Proficiency in IMP and Access systems.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Abbey Robinson from Panoramic Associates on 07488889683.

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