Strategic CFO – Education Trust (Hybrid, Travel)

The Great Schools Trust; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Schools Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic, values-led financial leadership across the Trust. This is a permanent, full-time executive role with a 37-hour week, hybrid working and regular travel to Trust academies.

The CFO will lead the finance function, steward public funds and translate financial information into insight for strategic planning and accountability. Negotiable start date and close collaboration with the CEO and trustees are essential.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in finance within large organisations.
• Strong strategic and financial planning capabilities.
• Experience stewarding public or regulated funds is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function across the Trust.
• Provide strategic, values-led financial leadership to support educational outcomes.
• Turn financial information into insight to inform governance and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the CEO, trustees and academy leaders to ensure sustainable resources.

Job description

The Great Schools Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic, values-led financial leadership across the Trust. This is a permanent, full-time executive role with a 37-hour week, hybrid working and regular travel to Trust academies.

The CFO will lead the finance function, steward public funds and translate financial information into insight for strategic planning and accountability. Negotiable start date and close collaboration with the CEO and trustees are essential.