Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Mansfield is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategies and enhance educational outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen and experience in managing complex organizations. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact learners and communities while embodying values of respect and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a large, complex organization.
• Ability to inspire confidence in stakeholders and partners.
• Capacity to identify opportunities and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial strategies.
• Direct resources to achieve impact for learners.
• Maximize funding opportunities.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Executive-level impact

Knowledge of education funding

Stakeholder management

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Competitive salary

Our client is regarded as one of the most successful colleges in the country, based on students’ results, Ofsted inspection and reputation. There has never been a more exciting time to join them.

They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their Executive Team and shape the future of education in their region.

Reporting to the Principal & CEO, you will lead the development and delivery of financial strategies that secure their sustainability, maximise funding opportunities and direct resources to achieve the greatest impact for their learners and communities.

You will bring strong business acumen, proven executive-level impact in a large, complex organisation and detailed knowledge of education funding. With the ability to inspire confidence in stakeholders and partners, you will identify opportunities, manage risk and add value at pace. Our client is looking for an inspiring leader who embodies their values of Respect, Ambition, Integrity, Collaboration and Compassion, and who can empower colleagues to enhance curriculum, partnerships and the wider student experience.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to contact [e-mail] to discuss the role before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 24 October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 6 November 2025