Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)About the CompanyWell-established multi-academy trustIndustryPrimary/Secondary EducationTypeNon ProfitFounded2021Employees1001-5000Specialtieseducationmulti-academy trustsecondary schoolsprimary schoolsspecial schoolsmiddle schoolscurriculum developmentdisadvantaged pupilssend provisionspecial educational needsteaching school hubresearch schooland pupil premiumAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to play a pivotal role in the organization's next phase of development. The CFO will be at the heart of the company's educational ambition, providing strong financial stewardship and strategic leadership. This includes shaping long-term financial strategy, ensuring sustainability, and guiding investment decisions that align with the company's mission. The role is not just about financial management; it requires a leader who can integrate financial considerations into the wider organizational strategy and is committed to the ethical and transparent use of resources to support high-quality education, particularly for disadvantaged children and young people. The successful candidate will be a senior financial leader with a strong corporate mindset, experienced in leading finance and operational functions within a complex, distributed organization, preferably in the public or charitable sector. They must have a deep understanding of financial governance, risk management, and public accountability, and be capable of leading difficult conversations with clarity and fairness. The CFO will also be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, in line with the company's safeguarding policies. A collaborative, ethical leader motivated by impact, who can free up resources and strengthen capacity to ensure that financial decisions actively support excellent education at scale, is the ideal fit for this role.Hiring Manager TitleChief ExecutiveTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsFinance