Chief Financial Officer - Multi-Academy Trust

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial and operational functions at a pivotal time. This role involves managing multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to senior leaders. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality education for children with complex needs and offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for professional development. If you are a proactive leader with a strong financial background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

LGPS Pension Scheme

28+ Days of Annual Leave

Comprehensive CPD Opportunities

Flexible Working Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally in education or public sector.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and long-term strategy for the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations.
• Oversee HR, IT, and facilities while ensuring operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Budget Management

Governance Compliance

Strategic Planning

Problem-Solving

Education

Recognised Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Influence strategy at a pivotal time for the Trust
• Lead finance, HR, IT, and governance in a purpose-driven role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multi-academy trust dedicated to providing high-quality education for children with complex needs. They operate multiple sites across the city, delivering specialist support to students who require tailored learning environments. With a strong commitment to financial sustainability and operational excellence, they are seeking a strategic CFOO to lead their finance, governance, and operational functions at a pivotal time in their growth.

Job Description

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and long-term strategy for the Trust.
• Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations.
• Providing strategic insight to senior leaders, Trustees, and stakeholders.
• Managing multi-million-pound budgets with robust financial governance.
• Overseeing HR, IT, facilities, and risk management to drive operational efficiency.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams across finance and operations.
• Ensuring the Trust maximises funding opportunities and income generation.
• Implementing strong internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally in education or the public sector.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and financial reporting.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset to drive financial sustainability.
• Ability to oversee HR, IT, and facilities while ensuring operational efficiency.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary of up to £82,000.
• LGPS pension scheme and 28+ days of annual leave.
• Comprehensive CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education and young people's futures.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the multi-academy trust in a leadership capacity. We encourage you to apply today.