CFO

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Preston is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial strategy and operations. This permanent, full-time role involves working closely with the CEO and Board to ensure compliance and drive the growth of the organization. As CFO, you will manage financial policies, oversee budgets, and collaborate with key leaders to mitigate risks. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you’re a qualified accountant with a passion for financial management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days' holiday including bank holidays

2 additional wellbeing days

Onsite parking

Local government pension

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in financial statutory accounts preparation.
• Strong background in financial strategy and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance policies, procedures, systems, and operations.
• Lead financial activities including budgets, cash, assets, and liabilities.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Strategy

Financial Modelling

Budget Monitoring

People Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

CIPFA

Job description

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I am partnered with an Academy Trust based in Preston, who are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. This role will work closely with the CEO and Board, taking a leading role in the growth of the organisation.

Your new role

As the CFO, you will oversee finance policies, procedures, systems, and operations, ensuring their proper application across various departments. You will lead strong accounting and financial control functions, ensuring compliance with regulations. Your role will involve preparing business plans, modelling scenarios, and developing financial strategies. You will oversee all financial activities, including budgets, reserves, cash, assets, and liabilities, and ensure legal compliance and protection from fraud. Additionally, you will manage risk, collaborate with key leaders, and lead the central finance team to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with extensive experience in management and financial statutory accounts preparation. You should have a strong background in financial strategy and business planning, financial modelling, and budget monitoring. Excellent people and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to lead and develop a team. Experience in financial management of capital projects, contract tender and procurement processes, and working with internal and external auditors is also required. You will be excited to be an integral part of the growth of the Trust, and will have the commercial mindset to contribute to this.

What you'll get in return

In return for this, you will be offered a competitive salary of up to £80,000. Your benefits package will include a total of 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), plus 2 additional wellbeing days per year, onsite parking, and a local government pension. The role is based in Preston and is mostly onsite, but with some flexibility to work hybrid. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with the chance to have a significant impact on the financial health and strategic direction of the organisation.