Interim Finance Manager

Your new companyHays Senior Finance is working with an Education Organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for its central finance department. Based at the Head Office, you will work directly with Head Teachers and Senior Leaders to support strong financial planning, clear reporting and confident decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to a finance professional with schools experience who can step into a busy environment and deliver immediate value.Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for core management accounting activity, including:Supporting Head Teachers with budgeting, forecasting and in-year financial planningProducing monthly management accounts and clear financial reportsProviding financial insight to support operational and strategic decisionsWorking closely with school leaders, the CFO and Finance DirectorHelping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the trustThis is a business-as-usual role requiring confidence, accuracy and the ability to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders.What you''ll need to succeedYou will bring proven experience of working with school finances, with strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and producing management accounts. You''ll be confident preparing clear, accurate monthly reporting and able to work closely with senior leaders, including Head Teachers. The organisation is open to candidates qualified by experience as well as those with formal finance qualifications, ..... full job details .....