Interim Finance Manager – Multi-Academy Trust; MAT
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
The CFO HQ
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
* Contract* Nationwide
* Posted 7 hours ago* £250 – £400 per day Website
** CV-Library**### The Opportunity We are looking to speak with experienced Finance Managers who have worked within Multi-Academy Trusts or the wider education sector and are considering their next interim opportunity.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can provide hands-on financial management, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering support across individual academies or multiple-school trusts.
Whether you're immediately available or approaching the end of your current assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.###
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
* Support Headteachers, school leaders and budget holders with financial planning and decision-making.
* Monitor school-level expenditure, staffing costs and financial performance.
* Provide financial analysis, advice and challenge to senior stakeholders.
* Support annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning.
* Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
* Assist with year-end accounts, audit preparation and statutory reporting.
* Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting.
* Work closely with central finance teams to ensure consistent financial management across academies.### About You Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Trust Finance Manager, Regional Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant.
Experience with in a Multi-Academy Trust, academy or school finance environment.
Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
Confident working with Headteachers and non-finance budget holders.
Knowledge of academy trust financial reporting and controls.
Experience with PS Financials, Sage, IMP, Access or similar finance systems would be advantageous.
AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
Available immediately, at short notice or approaching the end of an assignment
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