Interim Director of Finance

Summary: The Interim Director of Finance role at a higher education institution involves overseeing the finance team's daily operations and managing the university's finances effectively. The position requires comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making at a senior level. The contract is for 12 months and is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in Central England. The ideal candidate should possess a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in finance leadership, preferably within an educational context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the finance team.
• Manage all stages of the financial cycle including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and year-end activities.
• Deliver comprehensive financial reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team and University committees in strategic decision-making.

Key Skills:

• Professional accounting qualification.
• Significant experience leading a finance department in a complex organization.
• Experience in higher education or public sector finance.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Salary (Rate): 90000

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other