Expert Interim Finance Support for Schools and MATs
Bridge the gap in your organisation's finance operations
Unexpected Absence or Unfilled Vacancies?
We've Got You Covered.
School Business Services offers specialised interim finance cover to maintain the smooth operation of your organisation’s finances, even during staff transitions.
Whether you need support at the CFO level or for roles like Finance Assistant, our flexible service adapts to your specific needs, ensuring continuity and compliance.
"We commissioned SBS for interim finance support for 3 months while we appointed an SBM. SBS provided a skilled and intelligent finance consultant in Kelly Crawford. We've been extremely impressed. Although we have now appointed an SBM, we will be sorry to see her go and would not hesitate to recommend SBS’ interim finance support."
— The King's School, Grantham
What we offer
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Cash Flow Forecasts & Balance Sheet
- Audit Preparation & Liaison with External Auditors
- Bank & Payroll Reconciliation
- Budget Monitoring & Reforecasting
- 3-Year Budget Plans
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Expertise Across All Accountancy Systems
Job roles available for cover
- Finance Assistant
- Bursar
- Finance Manager
- School Business Manager
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Finance Director
- Management Accountant
- Finance Officer
- MIS/Data Manager Support
Why not?
Our interim finance support covers a wide range of essential finance functions, tailored to your specific requirements.
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Expertise You Can Trust: Our team comprises highly qualified professionals like Kelly Crawford, a CIMA certified Management Accountant with nearly 20 years of experience in school finance.
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Tailored Solutions: Whether you need help for a few weeks or a few months, our service is fully customisable to meet your specific needs.
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Seamless Transitions: We ensure that your school’s financial operations continue without disruption, even during times of change.
Ready to ensure continuity in your school's finances?
Contact us today to discuss your needs
Frequently asked questions
Interim Finance Cover is a service that provides temporary finance staff to fill in for key finance roles during vacancies, absences, or transitions.
SBS offers support from CFO level to Finance Assistant, ensuring continuity in your organisation's financial operations.
Schools and trusts may require interim finance cover during periods of staff absence, recruitment delays, or transitions between finance roles
This cover ensures that critical financial tasks like audit preparation, budget monitoring, and payroll reconciliation are completed on time, avoiding disruption.
We provide interim cover for a wide range of finance roles, including:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Finance Director
- Finance Manager
- School Business Manager (SBM)
- Finance Assistant
- Management Accountant
- Bursar
- Finance Officer
- MIS/Data Manager support
Our service is completely flexible.
We can tailor our support to your specific needs, whether you require assistance for a few weeks or several months. You can also choose the level of support, from high-level strategic oversight to hands-on financial management.
We understand the urgency of filling key finance roles, so we work to provide interim cover as quickly as possible.
Typically, we can have someone in place within a matter of days, depending on your specific requirements.
Yes, our consultants are experienced in working with all major school finance systems. They can quickly adapt to your processes and ensure a smooth transition.
Costs vary depending on the role and duration of the cover. We offer competitive pricing, and our team can provide a customised quote based on your specific needs. Get in touch with us to discuss options and pricing.
To get started, fill out our contact form, and one of our team members will get in touch to discuss your requirements. We’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your school or trust’s needs and ensure smooth implementation.