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Interim Management Accountant for a 3-6 month assignment based in Birmingham Your new company Management Accountant – Multi‑Academy Trust - 15+ SchoolsLocation: Flexible across Trust sites (with hybrid working options) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Director / Chief Finance Officer About the TrustOur Multi‑Academy Trust consists of 19 schools across the region, serving diverse communities and committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes. We are in a phase of continued growth and transformation, with a focus on robust financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and strategic investment to support school improvement.Role PurposeThe Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Trust. You will provide high‑quality financial reporting, insightful analysis, and expert advice to senior leaders and Principals to support effective decision‑making across the 15+‑school estate. This position is central to ensuring the Trust meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial obligations. Work History Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the Trust and individual schools, including variance analysis and commentary., • Produce consolidated Trust-level financial reports and Board packs., • Monitor and analyse key financial performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities., • Support year‑end processes, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.Budgeting & Forecasting, • Lead on the annual budget cycle for allocated schools, working closely with principals, school Business Managers, and central finance staff., • Produce in‑year financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling., • Provide challenge and strategic insight to ensure budgets are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Trust priorities.Business Partnering, • Act as a trusted adviser to school and trust leadership, providing clear, data‑driven financial guidance., • Build strong relationships with Headteachers, budget holders, and operational teams., • Present financial information in an accessible format to non-finance colleagues., • Ensure adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and relevant statutory obligations., • Support internal audit actions and continuous process improvement., • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant.Systems & Process Improvement, • Contribute to the effective use and development of the Trust’s finance systems (e.g. PS Financials / IRIS / Access / other MAT systems)., • Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reliability., • Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)., • Strong experience in management accounting within a complex, multi‑site organisation., • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems., • Ability to interpret financial information for non‑finance colleagues., • Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills., • Experience working within the education sector, public sector, or charities., • Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulatory environment., • Experience producing consolidated accounts or working within a centralised finance function.Personal Attributes, • Proactive, solutions‑focused, and commercially astute., • A collaborative team player with a professional approach., • Committed to the Trust’s values, educational mission, and public‑sector ethos., • A supportive, values‑driven Trust environment., • Professional development and study support where relevant., • Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT.

Interim Head of Commercial Finance for a large FMCG business. A proven track record in senior commercial finance leadership, ideally at Head of Commercial Finance or Finance Director level.

Interim Management Accountant urgently required on a temporary basis for our client based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic business with a prestigious customer base which is continuing on a path of sustained growth. Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for an exciting new project, Management accounts, Creating forecasting models, Data analysis, FP&A, KPI reporting and analysis You will have strong analytical and communication skills and will be able to really bring the numbers to life to add real value to the business. The company offer flexible working hours, the role is office based 5 days a week. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately and I will contact you. ...

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - BUILDING CONSULTANCY Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. £65,000 to £75,000 per annum -Plus package Depending on level of previous experience. JOB SUMMARY The Associate Director (Building Surveying) plays an operational and strategic role, assisting the Director (Building Surveying) in managing the Building Surveying team. The role supports the Director in securing new business commissions and maintaining a high level of service to our clients. This role plays a vital role in achieving agreed business targets, while generating new business opportunities and repeat commissions. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Education:Degree or Equivalent Experience in Building Surveying, • Software/IT Tools:AutoCAD LT, JCT Contract Software, NBS, BCIS and MS Project, • Professional:MRICS or equivalent. It is essential that anyone entering this role has experience working as a senior building surveyor in the construction industry on projects from feasibility through to completion. Typically, we look for someone with 8-10 years of relevant experience who has previously managed/led a team of surveyors. They should have knowledge of the following Services: • Contract Administration / Project Management, • Project Monitoring, • Pre-Acquisition / Due-Diligence Building Surveys, • Dilapidations (Landlord) - preparing interim or lease-end schedules for service on a tenant and negotiating to settlement, • Dilapidations (Tenant) - defending/negotiating claims served by a landlord, • Dilapidations assessments advice in regard to lease-end liability and defense/mitigation strategies, • License to alter services for landlord or tenant, • Schedules of condition, • Party Wall services, • Reinstatement Cost Assessments for insurance purposes, • Defect analysis / targeted surveys, • Planned maintenance schedules, • Building Regulations, • Building Safety Act (plus amendments), • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015., • JCT Joint Contracts Tribunal Forms of Contract., • MCIOB, MCABE, • MRICS Assessor Status, • Qualification in fire safety standards and fire risk assessments., • Qualification in fire door / fire compartmentation inspections, • RICS External Wall Systems qualification., • Institute of Party Wall Surveyors and / or Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors membership 1.To support the Director (Building Surveying) in developing and implementing the functions short and long-term strategies, ensuring alignment with the companys business objectives. 2.To oversee the commercial management of multiple projects,instructions and accounts, ensuring they are adequately and appropriately resourced, delivered on time, within scope, and to budget. This includes overseeing every stage of a project lifecycle from inception to the end of defects. 3.To feed into the allocated fee tracker monthly, ensuring all instructions have a fee agreement in place,all fees are correctly programmed and tracked accurately in line with the finance/invoicing process. The AD should ensure the allocated fee tracker is kept up to date in readiness for the Operations Team report, and to manage any actions, including chasing aged debt. 4.To review all submissions within relevant instructions, projects and accounts before they are sent to the client. And ensure all relevant commercial submissions are complete the day before the client submission (factoring in peer-review time). 5.To review and oversee fee proposals for instructions when required. 6.To oversee and provide advisory service to clients on a range of building and property issues, including technical, financial, legal, environmental, regulatory and restoration matters. 7.To oversee and provide clients with timely advice in relation to legal, statutory and planning issues, including managing the planning and building regulations application process. Liaising with local planning bodies to ensure that projects meet safety, sustainability and preservation standards. Fulfilling the role of Contract Administrator and/or Employers Agent when required. 8.Carrying out pre-acquisition / technical due-diligence building and targeted building defect surveys to a consistently high standard across multiple instructions at any one time. 9.Overseeing on all technical reports/information in relation to commissions. 10.Delivering and leading on PPMs(Planned Preventive Maintenance) examples - Fire Door / Compartmentation, Schedule of Condition, Dilapidations, RCA and Party Wall services to clients 11.Providing clients advice on property alterations, improvements, extensions and rectification of defects of properties. 12.Providing clients advice and support (and monitoring) with unexpected damage (fire, flood) on property, including assessing the condition and any defects in the building. And when required (although rare), assisting with insurance claims or financial settlements. 13.To assist and oversee the design of any small-scale building works when architects are not required. 14.To work closely with other service divisions such as Cost Management, Project Management and Safety, Health and Environment to ensure that collaborative client projects are delivered on time with scope and to budget. 15.Attending conferences and networking events to support business growth, identifying and managing new business opportunities, and promoting the business through networking and strategic partnerships. 16.To ensure that documentation and files for all instructions are kept up to date by the team and organised and in line with ISO standards. 17.To lead, manage, motivate and guide a Building Surveying team following internal protocol, including carrying out people practices such as inductions, appraisals, and one2ones. 18.To promote and comply with internal procedures, including promoting company values and standards, and ensuring that the work environment reflects wider company strategy and initiatives. 19.The monitoring of internal resourcing and workload within the team, and ensuring that any gaps are notified to a Director. Support recruitment when required. 20.To attend regular meetings and wider management meetings to ensure that the operational and strategic objectives are delivered and met. 21.To maintain and establish knowledge on industry trends, regulations and best practices. Ensuring that you and team members attend CPD and training sessions. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KEY SKILLS INDICATORS 1.Organisational Skills and Time Management Maintaining excellent client service whilst motivating and guiding a team of staff. Attending regular meetings and wider management meetings to ensure that the operational and strategic objectives are delivered and met. 2.Commercial Awareness & Knowledge Overseeing the commercial management of multiple instructions,projects and accounts, ensuring they are adequately resourced, delivered within scope and on budget at every stage of the project cycle. Ensuring that clients are updated and their expectations are met/delivered, 3.Accuracy, Technical Skills and Due Diligence A good technical competence across the full range of Building Consultancy service lines and the ability to analyse complex situations and provide effective solutions. Ensuring that work is delivered accurately in line with Quality Protocols and Standards. 4.Effective Communication The ability to communicate effectively across all levels, but especially with clients, ensuring alignment and understanding. Applying and utilising communication tools effectively within the wider team and with clients. 5.Team Work and Collaboration A strong ability to influence key stakeholders (internal and external) and communicate/negotiate effectively. Ensuring strong relationships and trust are built to foster a positive, cooperative work environment. 6.Knowledge Development To maintain and establish knowledge on industry trends, regulations and best practice but at the same time identify and raise process improvements and challenge initiatives. 7.People Management & Leadership The ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team, ensuring that knowledge and guidance are delivered effectively. Regularly reviewing workload and resourcing, ensuring allocation is done evenly. It is expected that this role will comply with internal People Practices such as One2Ones and Appraisals when required. MAC VALUES INDICATORS 1.Collaboration Stronger Together.Ensuring that the team is working in alignment and expectations are aligned Actively seeking input and ideas from team members and valuing their perspectives, and reinforcing a culture of appreciation, celebrating success and hard work. 2.Client Focused Listen to Clients. Learn. Make it Happen.Demonstrating that you are continuously enhancing client experience. This could be delivering bespoke solutions tailored to our clients individual requirements and adapting quickly to support changes to projects. 3.Leadership Be the Difference.Inspiring trust and confidence in your team and clients through mentoring, guidance and excellent communication. This may be ensuring that you regularly hold team meetings ensuring that projects are on track and resourced. 4.Excellence Think Solutions. Not Problems.Striving to exceed client expectations with a consistent high-quality of work and service. This may be challenging yourself and team members to innovate and push themselves beyond comfort zones to produce excellent, accurate work 5.Accountability Do Whats Right. Not Whats Easy.Always following through on commitments and tasks, whether set by your team or by clients. Ensuring that you are the main contact for clients and remain accountable. Encouraging staff to be speak openly about concerns or challenges in projects so everyone feels supported, and problems can be resolved. ROLE CHALLENGES The Associate Director role plays a vital role in delivering projects and in the success of building consultancy services/projects. The role ensures that the team's standards of work and quality are consistent and meet financial targets. The main challenge of this role is leading and managing a team to deliver results whilst also serving as the main point of contact for clients. Maintaining excellent client service whilst motivating and guiding a team of staff requires strong communication and organisational skills, as well as maintaining efficiency. ROLE AIMS • Ensure the financial success of projects/instructions with commissions being profitable and of high standard, • Leading a team which works productively and profitably, • To increase profit through business opportunities and win new or repeat commissions and in line with any individual targets given by your Director/Department.., • To assist the Director in managing fee income and reducing aged debt to an acceptable level., • To retain and develop employees. xrnqpay, • To achieve agreed business targets for the respective team., • To ensure clients always receive excellent service and projects are completed to a high standard and within budget

Interim Management Accountant urgently required on a ongoing interim basis for a well established company based locally in Birmingham. This is a fantastic business with a prestigious customer base which is continuing on a path of sustained growth. Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for an exciting new project, Management accounts, Creating forecasting models, Data analysis, FP&A, KPI reporting and analysis, having some experience with running payroll for a small company will also be beneficial. You will have strong analytical and communication skills and will be able to really bring the numbers to life to add real value to the business. The role is a hybrid position. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply immediately...

Hays Senior Finance is working with an Education Organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for its central finance department. Working closely with school leaders, the CFO and Finance Director. You will bring proven experience of working with school finances, with strong skills in budgeting

This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. As Interim Head of Financial Planning, you will play

Lead and manage the regional finance function, ensuring robust financial control and governance. Lead, develop and support the finance team. We are supporting a well-established housebuilding/construction business in the Midlands with the appointment of an Interim Finance Director.

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the education sector. This is a key role providing strategic and operational financial support across multiple service areas, helping to drive performance, efficiency, and value for money. Based in Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid working). Contract length: April - Dec. Key Responsibilities: Attend monthly finance meetings with the Operational Director to review financial performance, year-to-date results, and forward forecasts. Provide strategic financial insight and partnering support to Estates, Catering, and IT functions, ensuring effective budget management, cost control, and value optimisation. Collaborate with operational leads and academy stakeholders to analyse performance, develop business cases, and ensure financial compliance in line with ESFA regulations and organisational objectives. Produce accurate and timely monthly operational management accounts in line with the Trust's reporting timetable. Support the CFOO, Head of Finance, and Financial Controller in the preparation of consolidated management accounts through detailed analysis and reporting. Manage prepayments and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting and a true reflection of financial position. Complete all month-end processes and associated checklists to a high standard. Partner with Principals to maintain and enhance the accuracy of the Integrated Curriculum Financial Plan. Work closely with operational leads, academy Principals, and Regional HR teams to ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and aligned with financial plans and ICFP targets. Prepare and reconcile payroll data ahead of Financial Controller approval. Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role, ideally within the education or public sector. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insight. Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and support non-finance colleagues. Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes. Experience working with funding frameworks such as ESFA regulations is highly desirable

As Interim Finance Director, you will provide hands-on leadership and strategic financial oversight for a six-month period. You’ll manage a small but capable finance team, including a Finance Manager, Accounts Receivable/Payable, and an Assistant Accountant. If this job isn’t quite right for you

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. The Successful Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Will Have:. Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director – EM

Interim Deputy Director of Finance. The Deputy Director of Finance is responsible for managing management accounts, financial accounting, procurement, and operational and statutory financial reporting, supporting the university’s strategic plan 2030. The post will be part of the Senior Leadership

We are partnering with a high-profile national public institution to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director. The Finance Director is a key member of the Management Board and holds strategic responsibility for the organisation's financial planning and performance. Provide strategic leadershi

Finatal is currently partnered with Mid-Market Private Equity backed SaaS who is seeking an interim Finance Director to help lead them through their Series D fundraising round. Primarily, you will be working alongside the CFO to support the fundraise, as well as looking into process improvements acr

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director for a pivotal role in EMEA. This position involves providing continuity across the finance function while supporting transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong backgr

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance in Devon and Torbay for a 12-month interim contract.

A national public institution in London seeks an experienced Interim Finance Director for a 9-month contract. Ideal candidates possess a professional finance qualification, extensive public sector experience, and strong leadership skills.

A leading firm in finance seeks an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide short-term leadership within a principal division in the UK.

Interim Finance Director (6 month FTC) – Tech scaleup. Recruitment Director | Finance into Technology - UK & US. If you are an experienced finance leader who is driven by automation, coupled with excellent business partnering capabilities as well as technical accounting skills, then we’d love to

An international finance organization is seeking an experienced Interim Regional Controller/Finance Director for the EMEA region. Candidates should have a proven track record in senior finance roles, especially in stabilizing finance functions and implementing transformation initiatives.

A dynamic recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services for at least 6 months in London. The ideal candidate will have CCAB/ACCA qualifications and extensive leadership experience in finance and corporate services.

An international organisation is seeking an Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director for the EMEA region. This role involves leading finance transformation, ensuring financial continuity, and supporting change initiatives within a rapidly evolving environment. The ideal candidate will have ext

A high-growth private equity-backed firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Finance Director for an initial 3–6 month engagement. The successful candidate will provide immediate leadership to the finance function, enhancing operations and supporting strategic development. This role involv

A leading PE-backed company in Greater London is seeking an Interim Finance Director for an initial 3-month office-based role. The successful candidate will analyze the current finance function and provide recommendations to enhance systems, processes, and controls.

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed international business to appoint an Interim Finance Director for an initial 3–6 month engagement. This role has been created to provide immediate leadership and stability to the finance function while the business undertakes a process

Ideal candidates will have a background at a senior finance director level in the consumer products or retail sector, with a track record in large-scale transformation. A major UK brand is seeking an exceptional finance leader to drive commercial finance strategy across IT, Digital, and Data operati

A financial consultancy is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead and enhance the finance function for an SME in Greater London. Available candidates can apply for this 6-month contract, bringing structure and oversight to the finance operations before a permanent appointment is made.

A leading housing charity in London seeks an Interim Finance Director for a 4-6 month project, focusing on improving Management Information reporting and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in social housing and demonstrate success in training finance teams. R

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function through this pivotal period. Interim Finance Director- 6 month fixed term contract with potential to go permanent. Proven experience at Finance Director or CFO level in a scaling business.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA (Knowledge Transfer & Transformation). Interim Regional Controller / Finance Dir

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference? Join a dynamic team as the Interim Executive Director of Finance. Contract Type: Interim contract - 12 month FTC. Lead a dedicated finance team, ensuring compliance and best practices.

A highly successful group is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide short-term senior finance leadership within one of its principal operating divisions.

Our client is seeking to hire a seasoned Interim Finance Director on a 6 months FTC contract to lead their finance team of 10 through a time of change and transformation. You will be willing and able to work in the city of London, in the office 4 days a week, and will have tried and tested experienc

A leading PE-backed Hospitality business is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 12-month contract role.

We are supporting an established SME seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide steady leadership and operational oversight across the finance function for an initial 6-month period. Proven experience operating at Finance Director level within an SME. Lead the day‑to‑day finance

Interim Finance Director | Social & Supported Housing. Our client, a London-based Housing Charity, is looking for an interim Finance Director for a 4-6 month project (potential extension). Senior Finance Interim with substantial experience in Social Housing and integrated Housing Databases.

Senior Finance Director level background operating in a complex matrix environment within consumer products or retail. Lead commercial finance strategy across IT, Digital & Data operations. Drive finance transformation across reporting, processes and decision support.

Our client is seeking to hire a seasoned Interim Finance Director on a 6 months FTC contract to lead their finance team of 10 through a time of change and transformation. You will be willing and able to work in the city of London, in the office 4 days a week, and will have tried and tested experienc

Interim Director of Finance Operations. Proven track record in interim roles within finance operations, ideally in PE-backed or high-growth environments. The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation and requires an experienced interim to bring structure, control and scalability to its f

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA - Benefits. Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA (Knowledge Tran

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Interim Executive Director of Finance to oversee financial excellence and drive strategic decisions in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have extensive senior-level finance leadership experience and will manage a dedicated f

A leading PE-backed Hospitality business is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 12-month contract in Greater London.

Interim Finance Director / Consultant - Residential Property and Social Housing - Outside IR35. The CEO and board of a Housing Charity is currently searching for a proven Interim who can engage in a contract as a Senior Interim Modeler / Financial Consultant who can build a financial model and const

Finatal is looking for a Commercial Finance Director to join a PE-backed and fast-growing Healthcare business.

Our client in the Hospitality sector are looking for an Interim Finance Director for a 6 month project. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to join a family-owned Hospitality business on an interim basis. Job Type / Hours: Interim / Full-Time.