Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Posted 1 day ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Liverpool, UK

Summary: The Interim Finance Director role is a three-month contract based in Liverpool, focusing on financial leadership within a prominent educational organization undergoing transformation. The position involves close collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership to establish financial strategies and oversee the finance team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the education sector at a Finance Director or CFO level. Immediate availability is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Key interactions with CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Governors
  • Partner with CEO to agree definitive financial position and appropriate Financial KPI's within the organisation
  • Review the existing structure of the Finance department and make recommendations accordingly
  • Work closely with the CEO to make short-term plans around measuring and reporting on all financial matters
  • Finalising a clear and accurate budget for 25/26

Key Skills:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
  • Previous experience at Finance Director/CFO level within the education sector
  • Immediate availability or short notice to start

Salary (Rate): £550.00 Daily

City: Liverpool

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Education

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Finance Director - 3 months + Liverpool - Education experience required

Your new company
A prominent educational organisation in Liverpool currently undergoing a period of change and transformation.
Your new role
Reporting to the CEO and managing the finance team duties will include:

  • Key interactions with CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Governors
  • Partner with CEO to agree definitive financial position and appropriate Financial KPI's within the organisation
  • Review the existing structure of the Finance department and make recommendations accordingly
  • Work closely with the CEO to make short-term plans around measuring and reporting on all financial matters
  • Finalising a clear and accurate budget for 25/26

What you'll need to succeed
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with previous experience at Finance Director/CFO level within the education sector.
You'll be available to start immediately, or at short notice.

What you'll get in return
Initial 3-month interim contract with the potential for an extension or to turn permanent.
What you need to do now

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