Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Torquay Boys' Grammar School; Torquay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the TBGS Multi-Academy Trust's financial strategy. You will steer budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while shaping long-term sustainability and resource allocation across two schools.

The role demands senior financial leadership, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. A proactive, collaborative mindset and commitment to safeguarding underpin our educational mission in Torquay.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with senior leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive strategic financial direction.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to maximise resources to support educational excellence.
• Lead 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

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Senior financial leadership

Analytical and problem-solving

Collaborative and influential

Safeguarding & TBGS ethos

Education

Finance qualification

Job description

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.