Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A leading further education group in the UK seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. This role will work closely with the executive team to enhance financial resilience and promote high-quality education. The ideal candidate has a strong background in public/non-profit finance and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant required.
• Experience leading in public/non-profit finance.
• Proven expertise in strategic financial planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Collaborate to enhance financial resilience.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Leadership in public/non-profit finance

Strategic financial planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer — Competitive Salary

One of England's largest further education groups, with over 15,000 learners across Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge and a £183 m asset base, seeks a strategic CFO to advance its plan for high-quality education, inclusivity and long-term financial health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk, compliance and capital programmes to support investments in STEM, digital infrastructure and estate across three colleges.
• Collaborate with the CEO, executive team and governors to enhance financial resilience and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• Proven leadership in public/non-profit finance
• Experience in strategic financial planning, modelling and risk management
• Strong stakeholder communication

Impact

Make an impact on learners, champion high-quality education and shape a values-driven institution in West London.

Dates

• Closing date: 9am on Monday 22 September 2025
• Interview date: Wednesday 8 October 2025