Interim Finance Manager

A Buckinghamshire-based Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide hands-on support across core finance operations and reporting for an initial 3-month assignment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced school/MAT finance professional to step into a fast-paced environment, bring stability, and help keep the finance function running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Trust’s senior leadership and finance team to ensure robust day-to-day finance delivery, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls across the MAT.

• Oversee and support day-to-day finance operations (purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking, reconciliations)
• Manage month-end processes and production of timely management information
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis across schools
• Ensure compliance with MAT financial procedures and internal controls
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (school business leaders, headteachers, central teams) to resolve finance queries
• Support preparation for audit and any reporting requirements (as needed)
• Help identify process improvements and implement practical fixes quickly

• Proven Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) finance experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of education finance processes and reporting requirements
• Confident producing management information and working to deadlines
• Ability to quickly assess priorities, pick up existing systems/processes, and operate with minimal supervision

• Access system experience (highly desirable)
• Immediately available (or short notice)

• Length: 3 months
• Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid working arrangement)
• Start: ASAP
• Rate: Competitive (DOE)

If you’re an interim finance professional with MAT experience, please get in touch with:
Decima Howard — Panoramic Associates
Send your CV and availability, and I’ll share full details and arrange a call.