A Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide critical support during a period of transition. This role will focus on strengthening financial controls, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring continuity across finance operations.Key ResponsibilitiesKnowledge Capture & Handover

Work closely with the Head of Finance to map duties, deadlines, controls, and key contacts

Document file locations, system processes, and review points

Develop and maintain a live handover and process log

Core Finance Controls

Oversee month-end close processes, including journals and reconciliations

Manage bank authorisations and checks

Ensure robust financial controls and maintain a clear audit trail

Audit Readiness & Coordination

Take ownership of the audit evidence tracker

Allocate requests and proactively chase responses

Reviewpleteness and coordinate audit activity to meet timelines (including mid-October d...