Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in South London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and operations across its schools. The role requires a strong financial leader with a CCAB-recognised qualification and extensive experience in financial management, particularly in the education sector. You will oversee compliance, financial reporting, and innovative planning to support the Trust's goals. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior financial management within education.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A strategic mindset committed to public service values.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operations across schools.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and lead financial reporting.
• Drive innovation in financial planning.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Financial oversight

Leadership

Communication skills

Influencing and inspiring others

Education

CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

From £87k depending on experience

(A higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant expertise).

Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedsenior leaderto lead our financial strategy and operations across a growing family of schools. This is a pivotal role within our Executive Team, offering the opportunity to shape the financial future of the Trust and contribute to educational excellence.

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic financial planning and oversight of all financial controls. Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulations. Leading financial reporting, forecasting, and budget consolidation. Driving innovation through Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP). Supporting income diversification and commercial ventures. Providing expert financial guidance to the Trust Board and senior leaders.

We are looking for a qualified and visionary financial leader who can bring:

• A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW). Significant experience in senior financial management, ideally within the education or academy sector. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire. A strategic mindset and commitment to public service values.

Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprises of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

For further details and to apply please visit our website at http://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

For an informal discussion about the role, please email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 1st October at Midday

Initial online interviews for shortlisted candidates are planned for on 2nd October, with final interviews for selected candidates on 8th October.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.

Wandle Learning Trust, South London

Dagnall Street,

London,

SW11 5DT

Contact number: 0204 516 1460