Interim Head of Finance

Summary: The role of Interim Head of Finance involves managing the day-to-day finance function of an educational organization for a period of 9-12 months. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior management to influence strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Key responsibilities include budget management, financial planning, and overseeing finance staff while establishing commercial links to benefit students. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization during the interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budget negotiations, maintain budgetary control, and ensure compliance across the organization.
• Take charge of the planning, development, design, organization, and monitoring of finance, technology, and premises functions.
• Manage Trust finance staff and establish commercial links with businesses to generate educational benefits for students.
• Conduct research and make strategic development recommendations for the Trust.
• Attend Senior Leadership and Trust meetings as required, influencing strategic decision-making within the organization’s Leadership Team.
• Ensure optimal resource use through effective planning and financial management.
• Prepare a balanced budget annually and develop a long-term financial strategy in consultation with the CEO.
• Monitor financial performance against the budget, addressing variances and communicating them to the CEO.
• Maintain and manage financial systems in accordance with policies, ensuring accurate financial records are kept.
• Act as the key contact for internal and external auditors and manage financial controls within the organization.

Key Skills:

• High standards of professionalism with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven experience in financial management and administration within an educational or similar setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence strategic decision-making.
• Experience in preparing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and statutory guidelines relevant to education.
• Proficiency in managing financial systems and producing detailed reports.
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including senior leadership and external agencies.

Salary (Rate): £350 per day

City: Woodford Green

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other