Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Torquay; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Simply Health

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Academy, part of the TBGS Multi-Academy Trust, seek a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, budgeting and governance across two schools. This role combines strategic finance with education sector stewardship, driving sustainability and resource optimization.

The successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, bring senior financial leadership, and influence at all levels while safeguarding and strong collaboration inside a

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven senior financial leadership experience.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commitment to safeguarding and TBGS Multi-Academy Trust ethos.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to maximise resources to support educational excellence.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Build strong relationships across the school community and with external partners.
• Champion best practice in financial governance and risk management.
• Contribute to major projects and capital developments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job details

• Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Equivalent of one day per week as agreed, year round. Some flexibility will be required to ensure extra availability during times such as audits.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £97620
• Actual salary: 0.2 FTE = £19524

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to lead with vision and precision? Join our trust leadership team as Chief Financial Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our trust of two schools: Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Academy. This is more than a numbers role: it's about strategy, stewardship, and impact to improve education in Torquay.

You will:

• Drive financial planning and ensure long-term sustainability;
• Identify opportunities to maximise resources to support educational excellence;
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with statutory requirements;
• Provide clear, actionable insights to inform strategic decisions;
• Build strong relationships across the school community and with external partners;
• Champion best practice in financial governance and risk management;
• Contribute to major projects and capital developments.

We're looking for:

• A qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Proven experience in senior financial leadership;
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills;
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence at all levels;
• Commitment to safeguarding and the ethos of the TBGS Multi-Academy Trust.

If you're ready to combine financial expertise with strategic vision and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive work environment in caring, forward-thinking schools that thrive because of team dynamic;
• Competitive pay and conditions;
• Health care provided by Simply Health.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates.

All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.