Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Hybrid work

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) invites applications for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its Executive Leadership Team. You will shape financial strategy across finance, estates, procurement, HR and digital strategy for a growing multi-academy trust with 14 primary schools in Yorkshire.

You will lead a dedicated team, ensure robust governance, sustainability, and school improvement through strategic financial leadership, with a collaborative, values-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong governance, stakeholder and communication skills.
• Experience in education is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, estates, procurement, HR and digital strategy.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure sustainability.
• Support school improvement and governance.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust, with 14 primary schools in North and West Yorkshire. We are looking for an outstanding leader who can help shape our future growth and ensure our resources make a real difference to the children and communities we serve.

Working closely with the CEO and Trust Board, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, business and operational functions, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term sustainability. You will lead and develop a dedicated team, oversee key areas including estates, procurement, HR and digital strategy, and play an integral role in supporting school improvement and the Trust's continued development. We are looking for someone with significant senior financial leadership experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to combine financial expertise with a collaborative, supportive approach. Experience within education is welcomed but is not essential.

What the school offers its staff

At LDLT, our vision of Loving, Living and Learning Together underpins everything we do. We offer the opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and ambitious Trust where your leadership will have a genuine impact. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference through excellent financial and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of our area. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.