Reed Finance are supporting a Multi Academy Trust in the search for an interim Head of Finance who will provide operational financial leadership across the Trust from June to September this year. The role ensures sound financial management, robust compliance, and delivery of financial services to support the Trust’s strategic and educational objectives. This includes oversight of management accounts, payroll, statutory reporting, financial planning and risk management. You will need to have significant experience in the education sector to be considered for the role.
Key responsibilities:
Act as the lead for the strategic planning process for annual budgets, 3-year forecasting and periodic forecasts for the Trust and its schools (12 cost centres)
Ensure that the Trust is compliant with all legal requirements relating to accounting processes and practices, public sector finances, HMRC regulations and the Academy Trust Handbook
Oversee the delivery of the in-house payroll service, ensuring all statutory deadlines and submissions are met and staff are paid accurately and on time and that relevant pension contributions are collected and paid and all required records kept.
Provide sound advice to the Trust Board and schools on all financial matters, in order to improve performance and opportunities
Have overall responsibility for the production of the annual accounts (through the e...