Trinity House Group
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join our Multi-Academy Trust during a period of transition and growth. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will provide high-quality financial insight, strategic support, and robust financial management across a portfolio of schools.
This is a key role supporting senior leaders, Headteachers, and operational teams to deliver strong financial governance and ensure resources are used effectively to improve educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted adviser to school leaders, providing insightful financial analysis and challenge.
- Support budget setting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning across the Trust.
- Monitor financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending actions.
- Lead on month-end reporting, variance analysis, and production of meaningful management information.
- Strengthen financial controls, processes, and compliance across academies.
- Work closely with school business managers to build financial capability and confidence.
- Support year-end processes, audit preparation, and ESFA/Academies Handbook compliance.
- Contribute to strategic projects including growth planning, funding optimisation, and cost-efficiency programmes.
About You
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Proven finance business partnering experience, ideally within education, charities, MATs, or public sector.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Comfortable working at pace within a changing environment.
- Knowledge of academies finance frameworks (ESFA, Academies Trust Handbook) is advantageous.
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