Interim Senior Finance Business Manager | Multi-Academy Trust | Up to 6Months | £500 DailyRate | N. Manchester Your new company Multi-Academy Trust based on-site in North Manchester with exciting plans for growth over the coming year. Your new role You will join as Interim Senior Finance Business Manager/Deputy CFO, reporting to the CEO and COO, and play a pivotal role in stabilising and leading the finance function during a period of significant change. Responsibilities include: Set and manage the school budget in partnership with the SLT in adherence to trust financial policies and standards. Lead the finance team to ensure compliant, effective, efficient systems ensuring the team is well equipped, and suitably trained and developed to deliver end to end financial processes. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the central finance team to secure consistent and compliant financial management. Support in the preparation of monthly management accounts, and cash flow statements. Managing a central finance team and supporting school business managers. Implementing processes to manage increased workload and risk as the Trust expands. Acting as part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Heads and Deputies. Overseeing all business support services including finance, HR, student services, admin, operations, IT, facilities, catering, and cleaning (with team leaders in each area). What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Finance Manager or a senior finance leader in Education. Ability to lead through transition and growth, with strong strategic and operational finance skills. Excellent people skills – able to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Qualified accountant background preferred but QBE will be considered. Education sector experience is highly desirable. What you'll get in return Competitive day rate of £400–£500 Work within a values-driven organisation committed to serving its community. Flexible working hours and the chance to join a supportive leadership team. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. 4745880