CFO for Education Trust – Strategic Finance & Impact

Franklin Sixth Form College; Grimsby; Sur place; GBP 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Franklin Sixth Form College in Grimsby is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a permanent, full-time role to shape financial strategy and ensure robust governance across the Trust.

Reporting to the Principal and CEO, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and treasury, ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and DoE requirements while advising the Board on financial performance and risk. You will also collaborate with HR to drive people strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong financial credentials with strategic leadership capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building at all levels.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead the finance function including planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounts, treasury management, audit and controls.
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and DoE requirements.
• Advise the Board on financial performance, risk and sustainability.
• Support the HR Manager in shaping the people strategy and resource planning.
• Lead capital investment, procurement and resource allocation.
• Contribute to strategic development and long-term financial stability.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Treasury & controls

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder communication

HR leadership support

Procurement & investments

Strategic planning

Formation

ACA/ACCA/CIMA advantageous

Description du poste

Franklin Sixth Form College in Grimsby is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a permanent, full-time role to shape financial strategy and ensure robust governance across the Trust.

Reporting to the Principal and CEO, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and treasury, ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and DoE requirements while advising the Board on financial performance and risk. You will also collaborate with HR to drive people strategy.