Interim Finance Director/Head of Finance Start date: As soon as possible- December 2025 Working Pattern: Full- time (Flexible working offered) Remuneration: Interim day rate to reflect salary of up to £55''000 Satis Education are seeking to appoint an interim Finance Director/ Head of Finance, to be based at our client school in the Cheshire area. This is a unique opportunity for an enterprising and forward-thinking person to assist with the financial administration within school. The Interim Finance Director / Head of Finance will provide operational financial leadership across the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), reporting to the CFO. The role ensures sound financial management, robust compliance, and delivery of financial services to support the Trust''s strategic and educational objectives. This includes oversight of management accounts, payroll, statutory reporting, financial planning and risk management. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Act as the lead for the strategic planning process for annual budgets, 3-year forecasting and periodic forecasts for the Trust and its schools (12 cost centres) Ensure that the Trust is compliant with all legal requirements relating to accounting processes and practices, public sector finances, HMRC regulations and the Academy Trust Handbook Oversee the delivery of the in-house payroll service, ensuring all statutory deadlines and submissions are met and staff are paid accurately and on time and that relevant pension contributions are coll