Interim Finance Manager - Education

Finance Manager - Education
Location: London (Hybrid - Occasional Office Presence Required)
Rate: Up to £550 per day

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in education finance and local government? A London-based local authority is seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Manager to support Education and Schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring for the Education department, including Schools and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders, including Heads of Service and School Forum representatives.
• Prepare and present reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Work closely with service managers to ensure robust financial controls and effective resource allocation.
• Contribute to the authority’s medium-term financial planning and strategic priorities.
• Support audit processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within local government, ideally supporting education services.