Chief Finance Officer

Franklin Sixth Form College; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Treasury & controls

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder communication

HR leadership support

Procurement & investments

Strategic planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA advantageous

Job description

Chief Finance Officer

Permanent - Full Time

More than a leadership role. An opportunity to make a lasting difference to an entire community!

Franklin Sixth Form College is an ambitious educational organisation and an important part of the Grimsby community, helping young people build their futures, raise their aspirations and access opportunities that can genuinely change their lives.

As a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), Franklin College Trust has entered an important new phase of its development. This creates a rare opportunity for an exceptional Chief Finance Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to use their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference and contribute to the future of the town and its young people.

Reporting directly to the Principal and CEO, you will provide strategic leadership across Finance and HR, ensuring the Trust has financial stability, robust systems and effective resources to deliver its strategic vision.
In this broad and influential leadership position, you will be expected to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will work closely with the Principal and CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Directors, providing sound financial advice, supporting future planning and ensuring the effective stewardship of the Trust's resources.

• Leading the finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Overseeing statutory accounts, treasury management, audit and financial controls.
• Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and Department for Education requirements.
• Advising the Board and its committees on financial performance, risk and long-term sustainability.
• Providing leadership and support to the HR Manager, helping shape and deliver the Trust's people strategy.
• Supporting capital investment, procurement and the effective use of resources.
• Contributing to the strategic development and long-term financial sustainability of the Trust.

Ideally, you will combine strong financial credentials with sound commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at every level.

You may already be a CFO, Finance Director or Head of Finance within the education sector, or perhaps a senior finance professional from another sector looking to bring your experience into a rewarding and purpose- driven environment. A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous, although relevant senior-level experience and leadership capability are equally important

For an experienced finance professional looking for a role where they can use their expertise to make a lasting difference, this is an opportunity to influence important decisions, work alongside an ambitious leadership team and help ensure resources are invested where they can have the greatest impact - in the education, opportunities and future prospects of young people.

If you have a connection to Grimsby, a passion for education or simply want your next career move to mean something more, we would love to hear from you.