Interim Head of Finance
Posted 4 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Loughton, Essex, UK
Summary: The Interim Head of Finance role is a critical leadership position within a Multi-Academy Trust in East London/Essex, focusing on ensuring financial stability and supporting educational objectives. The role requires close collaboration with the CEO and school leadership teams over a 12-month assignment. The successful candidate will lead budget negotiations, manage the finance team, and establish commercial partnerships. Immediate availability is preferred for this full-time, on-site position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on budget negotiations, budgetary control, and compliance across the Trust.
- Drive the planning, development, and monitoring of finance, technology, and premises functions.
- Manage and develop the Trust's finance team, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
- Establish commercial partnerships that deliver educational benefits for students.
- Provide strategic recommendations to support the Trust's long-term development.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, literacy, and numeracy at all times.
Key Skills:
- CCAB Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous experience in a school or Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) environment.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
- Immediate availability or short notice period.
Salary (Rate): £350.00 Daily
City: Loughton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We are seeking an Interim Head of Finance role for a 12 month assignment. Experience of school or MAT finance
Interim Head of Finance
Location: East London/Essex
Contract: Interim, Full-Time (On-site, 5 days per week)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join a small Multi-Academy Trust in the East London/Essex area. This is a critical leadership role, working closely with the CEO and school leadership teams to ensure financial stability and support the Trust in achieving its educational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on budget negotiations, budgetary control, and compliance across the Trust.
- Drive the planning, development, and monitoring of finance, technology, and premises functions.
- Manage and develop the Trust's finance team, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
- Establish commercial partnerships that deliver educational benefits for students.
- Provide strategic recommendations to support the Trust's long-term development.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, literacy, and numeracy at all times.
Requirements
- CCAB Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous experience in a school or Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) environment.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
- Immediate availability or short notice period.
Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a growing educational trust, ensuring financial sustainability and supporting the delivery of outstanding education.Interested? Apply now to start ASAP and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our schools.
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