Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding challenge in the education sector? We are seeking a committed and dynamic Interim Finance Manager to oversee and manage the financial operations of our College during a period of maternity leave.
This is a fixed-term role offering the opportunity to play a key leadership role within our organisation, ensuring our financial systems, reporting and strategy continue to operate at the highest standard.
As Interim Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the College’s finances. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the finance team, provide strategic and operational financial support, and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
Oversight of all cash management activities including payment runs, bank reconciliations and forecasting
Leading the internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely implementation of actions
Supporting budget planning processes and contributing to the College’s 3-year financial plan
Ensuring expenditure is aligned with budgets and procedures are followed
Acting as a key point of contact for managers and budget holders across the organisation
Maintenance and development of finance systems and accounting procedures
Preparation and submission of statutory returns including VAT, ONS and ESFA
Oversight of procurement, asset management, and insurance arrangements
Line management of the Finance team, supporting recruitment, development and performance
Experience in producing financial statements and management accounts
Knowledge of accounting standards (FRS, SORP, etc.)
Skilled in managing audits and working with external advisors
High level of IT proficiency, particularly Excel and finance systems
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders
Demonstrable leadership skills with experience in managing and motivating teams
Strong understanding of procurement and financial compliance
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to Telford College. Please take time to review the job description.
Please complete the online application form with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your application form will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.
Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college’s safeguarding policies are available here. Under KCSIE (keeping children safe in education) guidance the college is committed to all pre-employment safeguarding checks, including online checks and candidate history. Therefore, please note upon clicking to apply you agree for these checks to be completed.
