RM Recruit is delighted to be working in partnership with a prominent Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) to recruit an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer for a period of circa 6 months.

Due to a temporary gap in leadership, the Trust requires an accomplished financial leader to steer the central finance function through a critical operational window up until December 2026. This role is based near Rotherham, though the Trust offers a degree of flexibility and is highly accommodating of remote working for the right candidate.

Reporting directly to the CEO and supported by a capable Finance team, you will lead an established central team.

Main duties include:

* Immediately lead and deliver the upcoming Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare the Trust for the critical August Year-End Audit.

* Balance Sheet Oversight: Conduct necessary remediation on the balance sheet, focusing heavily on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts that requ...