Interim School Finance manager
Posted 4 days ago by Panoramic Associates
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Manager will support a Multi-Academy Trust for a six-month contract, working fully remotely. This role involves overseeing the finance function to ensure effective operations and compliance with best practices. The Finance Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and manage various financial processes, including accounting, budgeting, and payroll oversight. Immediate availability is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day accounting and financial processing, including purchase ledger and banking
- Production of Management Accounts for the Trust
- Budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
- Oversight of payroll processes
- Supporting internal audit activity
- Maintaining and strengthening financial controls
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working as a Finance Manager within a MAT
- Strong understanding of Trust-level finance operations and compliance
- Experience using PS Financials and IRIS is highly desirable
- Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote, interim role
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Manager - Multi-Academy Trust
Contract: 6 months, 4 days per week
Location: Fully Remote
Rate: Competitive daily rate
Panoramic Associates is currently seeking a highly experienced Finance Manager to support a Multi-Academy Trust on an interim basis. The Trust is looking for someone to join immediately for an initial six-month contract, working fully remotely. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the finance function operates effectively, efficiently, and in line with best practice across the Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day accounting and financial processing, including purchase ledger and banking
- Production of Management Accounts for the Trust
- Budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
- Oversight of payroll processes
- Supporting internal audit activity
- Maintaining and strengthening financial controls
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a Finance Manager within a MAT
- Strong understanding of Trust-level finance operations and compliance
- Experience using PS Financials and IRIS is highly desirable
- Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote, interim role
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
To find out more about this fully remote opportunity, please contact Abbey at Panoramic Associates on 07418 377 346.