Finance Director

Rescourcery Group; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Multi-Academy Trust in the Runcorn area is seeking a Finance Director to join its Executive Leadership Team. This strategic leadership role reports to the CEO and is crucial for the Trust's growth, overseeing financial strategy, governance, and team development. The successful candidate will possess senior finance experience, preferably in education, and have a collaborative leadership style. The position offers 33 days annual leave and some flexibility for remote work, providing a rare opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Free on-site car parking

33 days annual leave

Flexible working from home

Qualifications

• Experience in senior finance roles, ideally in education or public sector.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive and board members.
• Genuine interest in supporting schools and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Maintain financial controls and governance.
• Oversee daily finance operations and remains hands-on.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in the Trust.

Skills

Senior finance operation experience

Collaborative leadership

Strong commercial and strategic thinking

Influencing at executive level

Job description

I am exclusiviely supporting, a growing and ambitious Multi‑Academy Trust in the Halton/Runcorn area is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to join its Executive Leadership Team.

This is a hands‑on, strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, and will play a critical part in shaping the Trust’s next phase of growth. Currently operating around 7 schools, the Trust has clear plans to expand to 10 schools over the next few years through further acquisitions.

With a small but dedicated finance team, this role will suit a Finance Director who enjoys being close to the detail while also operating at a senior, strategic level.

The Role

• Lead the Trust’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance, and governance across the Trust
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, remaining hands‑on where required
• Act as the financial face of the Trust, building strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Work closely with the CEO to assess, model, and drive potential new school acquisitions
• Collaborate with Headteachers and school leaders to support effective financial management at school level
• Provide clear, insightful financial reporting to the Board and Executive Team
• Support and develop the finance team as the Trust continues to grow

The Person

The successful individual will be a confident finance leader with:

• Experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally within education, public sector, or a regulated environment
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence at executive and board level
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking, balanced with a willingness to be hands‑on
• A genuine interest in supporting schools and improving outcomes through sound financial stewardship

Free on‑site car parking

33 days annual leave

Some flexibility to work from home

This is a rare opportunity to join a values‑driven, acquisitive Trust at an exciting stage of its journey and play a key role in shaping its future.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Submissions will be on 22nd January with interviews likely to be held 29th January 2026.