Chief Financial Officer

Logic Resourcing Ltd; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and support strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, proven leadership skills, and a passion for impacting young people's futures positively. This pivotal role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including an enhanced pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Finance Director or Chief Finance Officer.
• Passionate about making a difference in a rewarding environment.
• Experience in the education or public sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial aspects of the Trust.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the finance function.
• Implement effective financial controls and reporting systems.

Skills

Finance Director experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

On behalf of a reputable and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, we re seeking a Chief Financial Officer who can drive the Trust s continued growth while making a lasting impact on young people s futures

The successful CFO will enjoy hybrid working, industry-leading benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, an enhanced pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support through Occupational Health.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the CEO, you ll lead all financial aspects of the Trust, ensuring robust strategies and systems are in place to support excellence and sustainable growth.

You ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the central finance function, providing strong leadership and guidance to the finance team. You ll add significant value by implementing effective financial controls, processes, and reporting systems that enhance resource management across multiple schools and educational sites.

With the Trust s long-term growth plans, this role offers an exciting challenge for the right individual. As a trusted member of the senior leadership team, you ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, contributing to strategic initiatives that maximise funding, strengthen financial sustainability, and maintain transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

We re looking for an experienced senior finance professional who s passionate about making a tangible difference in a highly rewarding environment. To be considered, you ll need:

• Previous experience as a Finance Director or Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
• Experience within the education or public sector (beneficial but not essential)
• A recognised qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage key stakeholders across the organisation

Role Details

• Salary: Up to £120,000
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced, company-contributed pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

This role would suit a CFO, Chief Finance Officer, Finance Director, or senior financial leader with experience working within Education Trusts, Academy Trusts, or the wider education sector.