Chief Financial Officer

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in Kent is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure operational effectiveness. The role is critical in shaping the future of the Trust, which serves over 10,000 pupils. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in financial leadership, strong strategic planning skills, and a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing Continuous Professional Development

24/7 GP telephone consultations

Discounts through Motorfinity, Kent Rewards, and Blue Light Card

Mental health support including counselling

Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership roles.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance professionals.
• Ensure financial security and operational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic insights to the CEO and Board.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial expertise

Leadership

Accountability

Collaboration

Job description

At Aletheia Academies Trust, our vision is to improve the life chances of local children by ensuring that every child receives the very best start in life. We are a thriving Multi Academy Trust (MAT) in Kent, currently responsible for 16 schools spanning primary, secondary, and all-through provision. United by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, and opportunity, we are ambitious for our pupils and staff, committed to serving our communities by providing safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where all can flourish. The Trust is financially stable, strategically ambitious, and ready to enter the next stage of growth to which the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer will be critical. Our strong ethical framework guides our actions, ensuring that our decisions and practices align with our core values and contribute to the holistic development of the Aletheia community.

Trust Benefits

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations each year

You will be leading a substantial team of motivated professionals and will need to be committed to their current and future development, and the continual improvement of services.

You will be focussed on building excellent relationships with budget holders and budget managers throughout the Trust, and ensuring they all have the best available information, processes and tools to deliver excellence.

Critically, you will be a skilled and experienced strategic planner, comfortable with working with the CEO and the Board, and a team player with Management Team colleagues in delivering shared objectives. In essence, we seek a professional who will combine strategic insight with practical financial expertise; someone who leads by example, developing a culture of accountability and collaboration. If you're motivated by purpose, inspired by challenge, and ready to leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an exceptional financial leader ready to make a real impact?

Aletheia Academies Trust is seeking an outstanding CFO to join our dynamic Executive Team. As a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide high-quality leadership, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the Trust continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for its 10,000+ pupils. You will make a difference to the lives of children and young people by ensuring Aletheia remains financially secure and operationally effective. This is a high-profile and influential role, central to shaping the future of the Trust.