Interim School Finance manager

  • Panoramic Associates
  • Jan 08, 2026
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Job Description

Interim Finance Manager - Multi-Academy Trust
Contract: 6 months, 4 days per week
Location: Fully Remote
Rate: Competitive daily rate

Panoramic Associates is currently seeking a highly experienced Finance Manager to support a Multi-Academy Trust on an interim basis. The Trust is looking for someone to join immediately for an initial six-month contract, working fully remotely.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the finance function operates effectively, efficiently, and in line with best practice across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day accounting and financial processing, including purchase ledger and banking
  • Production of Management Accounts for the Trust
  • Budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
  • Oversight of payroll processes
  • Supporting internal audit activity
  • Maintaining and strengthening financial controls


Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience working as a Finance Manager within a MAT
  • Strong understanding of Trust-level finance operations and compliance
  • Experience using PS Financials and IRIS is highly desirable
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote, interim role
  • Available to start immediately or at short notice


To find out more about this fully remote opportunity, please contact Abbey at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed).