Finance Manager – Schools (Interim)

INTERIM Finance Manager – Schools
6‑month contract | Immediate start
£700-£750 per day
Outside IR35
Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 26th May 2026

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact Interim Finance Manager – Schools role at a critical point of change. You will join a well‑established, high‑performing team who understand the issues but need your specialist expertise and capacity to drive progress at pace.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping how funding reforms are modelled, monitored and managed, with visibility and influence from day one.

As Interim Finance Manager – Schools, you will take ownership of complex and sensitive funding challenges, providing clarity, control and confidence during a period of reform. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, stakeholder engagement and leaving a tangible legacy within a short timeframe.

Your role as Interim Finance Manager – Schools:

• Supporting detailed financial modelling and ensuring systems can track and deliver new funding through SEND Reform Modelling
• Strengthening monitoring and accountability of High Needs Spending across Alternative Provision, EOTAS and Elective Home Education
• Improving reporting and controls to ensure spend is transparent and robust
• Developing clear, practical policies to reduce and manage budgetary deficits across education settings

You will work independently, complementing the permanent team and enabling them to progress priorities that currently sit outside their capacity.

Your previous experience as Interim Finance Manager – Schools:

• Strong local authority schools funding experience
• In‑depth knowledge of High Needs and SEND funding
• Proven track record of resolving financial risk and deficit issues
• Experience working with senior stakeholders on complex financial challenges

This Interim Finance Manager – Schools role is initially six months, with potential to extend for the right individual. If you are available soon and want to make a real difference in a short space of time, this is an opportunity not to miss.

If you’re interested in discussing this Interim Finance Manager – Schools opportunity, or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Athena Withers on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch. Our clients are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified professionals.

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