Interim CFO
Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Further Education Organisation | Hybrid Working
Day Rate: Up to £800 per day | Start: ASAP
Hays are working in partnership with a well-regarded Further Education organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an immediate start.
This is a key leadership role, providing strategic and operational financial oversight during a critical period of transition and delivery.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team and governing body, you will:
- Lead the organisation's financial strategy and planning
- Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and compliance
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making
- Engage with external stakeholders, including funding bodies and auditors
- Support organisational transformation and improvement initiatives
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Prior experience within University, Further or Higher Education is essential
- Strong track record operating at CFO/FD level in complex organisations
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at Board level
- Experience managing change and working in an interim capacity is highly desirable
- Competitive day rate of up to £800 per day
- Hybrid working model (on-site presence required)
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a respected education provider
- Immediate start with flexible contract duration
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