Temporary School Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking Multi Academy Trust as a Temporary Finance Manager in Rotherham. This role offers the chance to support financial operations across the organization while fostering an inclusive culture. You will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial results and develop efficient management systems. The school values integrity and commitment, providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. With the potential for a long-term position, this opportunity is perfect for a dedicated finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in finance (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and collaborate with business managers.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Excel

Sage

DBS Check

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

We are working with a brilliant Multi Academy Trust for a Temporary School Finance Manager role, located in Rotherham. The leadership team creates a supportive environment to allow both pupils and staff to develop. There is a welcoming and positive ethos to make everyone feel valued within a highly diverse school. The school is looking for someone to join their forward-looking team as soon as possible.

Your new role

As Temporary Finance Manager, you will join a highly ambitious organisation while they are seeking to appoint on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the COO in managing financial operations across the organisation and individual sites.
• Collaborate with business managers to establish standards and best practices in finance, policies, and procedures.
• Work with internal stakeholders to achieve optimal financial results and enhance social value.
• Assist the executive, leadership, and central teams in fostering an inclusive culture.
• Exemplify integrity and commitment to the organisation's vision and values.
• Develop systems and procedures for efficient, effective, and accurate financial management.
• Aid the COO in compiling information for external reports.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and control performance using the agreed budget to ensure value for money.
• Conduct month-end reconciliations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally, you will have a recent DBS check on the update service or be open to completing a new DBS application.
• Previous experience working in a school environment.
• Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA etc.).
• Funding and stakeholder knowledge.
• Key IT Skills: Excel & Sage.
• Driving licence required to travel between sites.

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to work with a fantastic Rotherham school within a Multi Academy Trust.

The school will be looking for support on a long-term basis with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Day rate negotiable, dependent on experience.