Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance – Multi-Academy Trust

Macclesfield

£46,500 – £53,500 (pro rata) | 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Start ASAP

A well-established Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership across its schools. This is a key role supporting the CFO in delivering robust financial management, compliance, and insight to drive the Trust’s educational and strategic goals.

What you’ll do:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across 12 schools
• Oversee payroll, statutory reporting, and internal/external audits
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, HMRC, and public sector finance regulations
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage cash flow, risk, and value-for-money initiatives
• Support and develop a small finance team
• Advise senior leaders and the Trust Board on financial strategy and performance

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a Multi-Academy Trust (essential)
• Strong understanding of public sector finance, compliance, and audit processes
• Skilled in financial planning, reporting, and risk management
• Confident communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders and Boards
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment