Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager (Multi-Academy Trust)

3-month contract

Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)

A Buckinghamshire-based Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide hands-on support across core finance operations and reporting for an initial 3-month assignment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced school/MAT finance professional to step into a fast-paced environment, bring stability, and help keep the finance function running smoothly.

The assignment

You’ll work closely with the Trust’s senior leadership and finance team to ensure robust day-to-day finance delivery, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls across the MAT.

Key responsibilities

Oversee and support day-to-day finance operations (purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, reconciliations)
Manage month-end processes and production of timely management information
Support budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis across schools
Ensure compliance with MAT financial procedures and internal controls
Liaise with internal stakeholders (school business leaders, headteachers, central teams) to resolve finance queries
Support preparation for audit and any reporting requirements (as needed)
Help identify process improvements and implement practical fixes quickly

Essential experience

Proven Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) finance experience (essential)
Strong understanding of education finance processes and reporting requirements
Confident producing management information and working to deadlines
Ability to quickly assess priorities, pick up existing systems/processes, and operate with minimal supervision

Desirable

Access system experience (highly desirable)
Immediately available (or short notice)

Contract details

Length: 3 months
Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid working arrangement)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (DOE)

Interested?

If you’re an interim finance professional with MAT experience, please get in touch with:
Decima Howard — Panoramic Associates
Send your CV and availability, and I’ll share full details and arrange a call