Interim finance manager

Job Description

Interim Finance Manager - Birmingham - On site (5 days) - 3 Months - £300 per day (umbrella)

Your new company
A large specialist school supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex needs. The school provides a highly inclusive environment and works closely with families and professionals to deliver personalised learning and care.
Your new role As Interim Finance Manager, you will provide essential support during a period of increased workload. This is a hands-on role requiring strong control of the general ledger and balance sheet, ensuring monthly financial outputs are accurate, compliant and audit-ready. You will also provide oversight of payroll checking and support the month-end cycle across all settings. This role requires someone reliable, organised and confident working independently on-site. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the general ledger and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensuring monthly financial outputs are accurate and stand up to scrutiny
• Oversight of payroll checking (not running payroll)
• Supporting monthly management accounts
• Ensuring finance processes are followed consistently across all settings
• Providing operational cover during key periods

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong GL and balance sheet experience
• Hands-on approach with the ability to “do the doing”
• Ability to validate, check and challenge financial information
• Experience producing or reviewing monthly accounts
• Education sector finance experience (desirable)
• Understanding of education payroll processes
• Experience with Access Dimensions (desirable)
• Multi-site or multi-entity finance experience

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. #4790437