Chief Finance Officer

FEA; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Grimsby is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to lead financial strategy across multiple colleges. The role requires significant experience in senior financial management and a relevant qualification. You will oversee compliance and risk management, providing expert advice to the Board while championing continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to empower teams and drive positive change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial management experience.
• Resilient, collaborative and passionate about empowering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning across multiple colleges.
• Provide expert advice to the Board and executive team.
• Champion value for money and support capital projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Public sector finance expertise

Strategic financial planning

Compliance and risk management

Education

Relevant professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

Chief Finance Officer

Competitive salary

Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for Finance? Our client is one of England’s largest providers of further and higher education. It comprises of the Grimsby Institute, University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC, Skegness TEC, Career 6, The Academy Grimsby, East Riding College with sites in Beverley, Bridlington and Hull and NET with centres located in Grimsby, Doncaster and Nottingham. They have also just been awarded Degree Awarding Powers and are 1 of 3 colleges in England to hold these full powers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning across a dynamic group of colleges, ensuring long-term sustainability, compliance and effective risk management.
• Report to the Chief Executive and oversee finance, purchasing, MIS, catering, GDPR and risk, providing expert advice to the Board and executive team.
• Champion value for money, ethical practice and continuous improvement, while supporting capital projects and curriculum expansion.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or CIPFA).
• Significant senior financial management experience.
• Excellent leadership skills and a strong understanding of public sector finance and governance.
• Resilient, collaborative and passionate about empowering teams and driving positive change.

Details

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 14 October 202

Interview date: Thursday 23 October 2025