Interim Finance Director - Multi-Academy Trust
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 9 October 2026
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We are interested in speaking with experienced Interim Directors of Finance for potential opportunities within Multi-Academy Trusts across London and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in education finance, providing both strategic and operational financial leadership across a multi-school environment.
This type of position involves working closely with the CFO, CEO and senior leadership team to strengthen financial management, oversee day-to-day finance operations and support the Trust's wider financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust, ensuring effective financial management across its academies.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
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Support the development and delivery of the Trust's medium-term financial strategy.
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Manage cashflow forecasting, reserves planning and financial risk.
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Lead and develop the central finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and reporting.
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Oversee statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes and external audit requirements.
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Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE requirements and relevant accounting standards.
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Provide financial advice and challenge to school leaders, budget holders and senior stakeholders.
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Support finance transformation, systems improvements and process efficiencies.
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Assist with academy onboarding, mergers or integration activity where applicable.
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a Multi-Academy Trust.
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Strong understanding of academy trust financial management, funding and regulatory requirements.
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Experience leading finance teams across multiple schools or sites.
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Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and audit.
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Experience improving financial controls, reporting processes or finance systems.
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Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
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Available at short notice or approaching the end of an existing assignment
We are interested in speaking with experienced Interim Directors of Finance for potential opportunities within Multi-Academy Trusts across London and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in education finance, providing both strategic and operational financial leadership across a multi-school environment.
This type of position involves working closely with the CFO, CEO and senior leadership team to strengthen financial management, oversee day-to-day finance operations and support the Trust's wider financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust, ensuring effective financial management across its academies.
*
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting.
*
Support the development and delivery of the Trust's medium-term financial strategy.
*
Manage cashflow forecasting, reserves planning and financial risk.
*
Lead and develop the central finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and reporting.
*
Oversee statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes and external audit requirements.
*
Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE requirements and relevant accounting standards.
*
Provide financial advice and challenge to school leaders, budget holders and senior stakeholders.
*
Support finance transformation, systems improvements and process efficiencies.
*
Assist with academy onboarding, mergers or integration activity where applicable.
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience as a Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a Multi-Academy Trust.
*
Strong understanding of academy trust financial management, funding and regulatory requirements.
*
Experience leading finance teams across multiple schools or sites.
*
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts and audit.
*
Experience improving financial controls, reporting processes or finance systems.
*
Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
*
Available at short notice or approaching the end of an existing assignment