Trust Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager Batley/ Hybrid working

We are supporting a multi-academy trust in West Yorkshire with the appointment of an experienced Interim Trust Finance Manager to provide leadership and stability within the central finance function.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting the Chief Finance Officer and working closely with school leaders across primary and secondary settings. The interim manager will play a key role in managing trust-wide financial operations, producing high quality management information, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and compliance during a period of transition and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day trust finance operations, including VAT, reconciliations and month-end
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead or support budgeting and forecasting across multiple academies
• Manage capital accounting and grant funding reporting
• Liaise with auditors, payroll providers and external stakeholders
• Provide expert financial advice to school leaders and budget holders
• Line manage and support finance team members as required.

About You

• Proven experience in academy trust, education, charity or public sector finance
• Strong knowledge of academy financial frameworks and statutory reporting
• Confident producing management accounts and leading budgeting processes
• Hands-on, organised and comfortable working at pace
• Available at short notice or within a limited timeframe

Hybrid working is supported, with some travel to school sites required.

If you are an experienced education finance professional seeking a meaningful interim assignment where you can make an immediate impact, this could be an excellent opportunity.
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