Interim CFO

Posted 3 days 23 hours ago by Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S5 9
Job Description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well established education provider in Sheffield to recruit an Interim CFO for a six month fixed term contract.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director or CFO to provide vital financial leadership and support to the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will guide the organisation through year end, take ownership of budget setting, manage a team of eight, and ensure a smooth handover to a new permanent hire until around Easter.

You'll also oversee ongoing developments in the organisation's ERP systems, so prior experience with ERP transitions or implementations would be highly beneficial.

What will you be doing?
  • Managing a finance team of eight, ensuring workflow is effectively maintained.
  • Overseeing an ERP system change and supporting process improvements.
  • Preparing a comprehensive handover for the incoming permanent CFO.
  • Leading on annual budget setting and financial planning.
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure effective budgetary control and informed decision making.
  • Analysing P&L performance and presenting insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Managing the year end close process and liaising with external auditors.
  • Ensuring strong financial controls are in place and adhered to.
What skills are we looking for?
  • Experience within the education sector.
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA).
  • Ethical and transparent leadership style.
  • Proven management and team leadership experience.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical ability.
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting within the education sector.
What's on offer?
  • Immediate start with a six month fixed term contract.
  • Up to £90,000 salary (pro rata) or the equivalent day rate
  • Private healthcare.
  • Matched pension contributions.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.

If you're an experienced finance leader seeking a meaningful interim role within the education sector, please submit your CV below or contact Inci Evcil for more information.