Finance Director - Education Trust

Logic Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategies and oversee operations in a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will earn up to £120,000, enjoy enhanced annual leave, and access various employee benefits. Candidates should have significant experience in finance and a recognized qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Experience in the education or public sector is beneficial.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial aspects of the Trust, ensuring robust strategies and systems.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the finance function.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Finance management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Financial controls implementation

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

On behalf of a reputable and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, we re seeking a Chief Financial Officer who can drive the Trust s continued growth while making a lasting impact on young people s futures

The successful CFO will enjoy hybrid working, industry-leading benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, an enhanced pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support through Occupational Health.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the CEO, you ll lead all financial aspects of the Trust, ensuring robust strategies and systems are in place to support excellence and sustainable growth.

You ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the central finance function, providing strong leadership and guidance to the finance team. You ll add significant value by implementing effective financial controls, processes, and reporting systems that enhance resource management across multiple schools and educational sites.

With the Trust s long-term growth plans, this role offers an exciting challenge for the right individual. As a trusted member of the senior leadership team, you ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, contributing to strategic initiatives that maximise funding, strengthen financial sustainability, and maintain transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

We re looking for an experienced senior finance professional who s passionate about making a tangible difference in a highly rewarding environment. To be considered, you ll need:

• Previous experience as a Finance Director or Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
• Experience within the education or public sector (beneficial but not essential)
• A recognised qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage key stakeholders across the organisation

Role Details

• Salary: Up to £120,000
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced, company-contributed pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

This role would suit a CFO, Chief Finance Officer, Finance Director, or senior financial leader with experience working within Education Trusts, Academy Trusts, or the wider education sector.