Interim School Finance Manager

Panoramic Associates; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support a Multi-Academy Trust. The role, which is fully remote, involves managing day-to-day accounting, producing Management Accounts, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting. Candidates must have a strong understanding of Trust-level finance operations and be available to start immediately. The contract is for 6 months and requires proven experience as a Finance Manager within a MAT and experience with PS Financials and IRIS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager within a Multi-Academy Trust.
• Strong understanding of Trust-level finance operations.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial processing.
• Produce Management Accounts for the Trust.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Support internal audit activity.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Financial processing

Management accounts production

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial compliance

Autonomous working

Tools

PS Financials

IRIS

Job description

Interim Finance Manager - Multi‑Academy Trust

• Contract: 6 months, 4 days per week
• Location: Fully Remote
• Rate: Competitive daily rate

Panoramic Associates is currently seeking a highly experienced Finance Manager to support a Multi‑Academy Trust on an interim basis. The Trust is looking for someone to join immediately for an initial six‑month contract, working fully remotely.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the finance function operates effectively, efficiently, and in line with best practice across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day accounting and financial processing, including purchase ledger and banking
• Production of Management Accounts for the Trust
• Budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
• Oversight of payroll processes
• Supporting internal audit activity
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Finance Manager within a MAT
• Strong understanding of Trust‑level finance operations and compliance
• Experience using PS Financials and IRIS is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote, interim role
• Available to start immediately or at short notice