Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Teaching Personnel; Wendover; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A coeducational secondary school is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its Executive Leadership Team starting September 2025. This is a pivotal role focused on driving financial performance, establishing robust governance, and supporting the school's mission through strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial oversight, especially in the educational sector.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Access to school facilities and benefits

Supportive Headteacher and experienced senior team

High-impact strategic leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership within education or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations relevant to schools.
• Track record of ensuring financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and operations of the school.
• Ensure robust financial controls and effective budgeting.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making as part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Pension Scheme
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Growth - Join a Thriving Coeducational Secondary School as CFO

Are you an accomplished finance professional with a passion for education and organisational excellence? Do you possess the strategic insight and leadership capabilities to drive financial performance and long-term planning at a senior level?

Our client, a high-achieving coeducational secondary school located in Basingstoke, is seeking an outstanding Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Executive Leadership Team from September 2025. This is a critical role at the heart of the school's operations, ideal for someone who thrives in strategic planning, financial governance, and transformational leadership.

About the Role:
As CFO, you will lead the financial strategy and operations of the school, ensuring robust financial controls, effective budgeting, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. You will contribute to strategic decision-making and be a key advisor to the Headteacher, Governors, and Trust (if applicable). The role also includes oversight of other key operational areas such as estates, procurement, and risk management.

You will be instrumental in supporting the school's mission to deliver outstanding educational outcomes through sustainable and transparent financial leadership.

What the School Offers:

• A high-impact strategic leadership role with autonomy and influence

• An innovative and values-driven educational environment

• A supportive Headteacher and experienced senior team

• Opportunities for continuous professional development

• Competitive salary and pension package

• Access to school facilities and benefits

What They're Looking For:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

• Significant experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within education, charities, public, or not-for-profit sectors

• Strong understanding of funding models and financial regulations relevant to schools or academies

• A track record of strategic planning, risk management, and delivering financial sustainability

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders

• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and the school's core values

If you are a visionary finance leader looking to make a lasting contribution in the education sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To Apply:
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