Interim Financial Planning Consultant – 3 Months – West Midlands – Hybrid – up to £400 per day (umbrella)
Your new company A Multi-Academy Trust undergoing a period of financial process improvement is seeking an experienced Financial Planning Consultant to strengthen capability across its finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on consulting environment and can quickly build confidence and consistency within school-facing finance teams.Your new role You will lead a programme of financial improvement, identifying gaps in knowledge, refining job descriptions and coaching the team to operate effectively and independently. A key part of the role involves attending meetings with headteachers, initially demonstrating best practice, then supporting the team as they take the lead themselves. Responsibilities include:
- Build and embed a clear, reliable month-end timetable
- Review how Pupil Premium and nursery spend are reflected within budgets and forecasts
- Strengthen oversight of risks, management accounts and financial controls
- Ensure consistency of reporting and approach
- Support process improvement and help the team understand what “good” looks like in a MAT finance environment.
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