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Your new company Hays Senior Finance is working with an Education Organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for its central finance department. Based at the Head Office, you will work directly with Head Teachers and Senior Leaders to support strong financial planning, clear reporting and confident decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to a finance professional with schools experience who can step into a busy environment and deliver immediate value. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for core management accounting activity, including: Supporting Head Teachers with budgeting, forecasting and in-year financial planning Producing monthly management accounts and clear financial reports Providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions Working closely with school leaders, the CFO and Finance Director Helping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the trust This is a business-as-usual role requiring confidence, accuracy and the ability to work effectively with non-financial stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You will bring proven experience of working with school finances, with strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and producing management accounts. You'll be confident preparing clear, accurate monthly reporting and able to work closely with senior leaders, including Head Teachers. The organisation is open to candidates qualified by experience as well as those with formal finance qualifications, provided you can demonstrate the capability to deliver at this level. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Sewell Wallis is excited to be recruiting for this South Yorkshire company again! Having placed with this client multiple times this year and received nothing but glowing feedback, we are excited that they're adding to their wonderful team due to the growth and expansion of the company! A part-time opportunity (24-30 hours per week) for a Finance Manager to join them and look after one of their successful Doncaster-based divisions! Happy to be flexible with the hours on offer, but this part-time role will be suited to someone looking for school hours - they are ideally hoping for 5 shorter days on site due to the collaborative element of the role with the wider department. Sewell Wallis genuinely loves recruiting for this organisation and we are excited to find a candidate who we know will be really happy within this role! What will you be doing? As a Finance Manager, you would be responsible for maintaining:- Sales ledger Purchase Ledger Credit Control Bank reconciliations Payroll Month end Assisting with management accounts where necessary What skills will you need? Prior experience in a varied role Ability to be on-site for the 5 days Excel skills (V lookups, Pivots) A can-do attitude with a great approach to working in a close knit and collaborative team What's on offer? Part-time - 24 - 30 hours per week, depending on the individual Flexibility over the hours worked to some extent (school hours would be ideally suited) A brilliant working environment with a growing organisation Apply below for this role, or for more information, contact Hannah To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Interim Finance Manager Featherstone - £50-55k 6 months OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic Multi Academy Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial operations of multiple schools within the Trust, with a particular focus on business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and strategic financial oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting Lead the financial management of the Trust's lead school, overseeing a budget of approximately £5 million. Initially responsible for the finances of two smaller schools, with scope to expand across the Trust. Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including detailed commentaries and variance analysis. Develop and maintain robust forecasting models and annual budgets in collaboration with school leadership teams. Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations. Maintain strong balance sheet controls, including reconciliations and financial integrity checks. Project Finance Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for capital projects, including a £3 million building works programme across two schools. Liaise with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and value for money. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to Headteachers, Deputy Heads, and senior leadership teams, providing financial insights to support decision-making. Monitor and advise on discretionary spending by school leaders, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Build strong relationships across the Trust to promote financial awareness and accountability. Audit & Compliance Lead the year-end audit process, preparing schedules, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring statutory compliance. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the Trust. Person SpecificationEssential Proven experience in a finance role within education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment. Strong understanding of budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites. Experience with capital project finance and audit preparation. Desirable Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Experience within a Multi Academy Trust or school finance environment. Knowledge of academy financial regulations and ESFA reporting requirements. #