Strategic CFO for Education Trust

Leodis Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leodis Academies Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our senior leadership team and shape the Trust's financial strategy with robust governance across multiple sites.

You will lead the central finance function, collaborate with Principals, School Business Managers and Office Managers, and report to Trustees on financial matters, ensuring value for money and sustainability. Travel across Trust sites is required.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with current membership of CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior financial leadership role.
• Experience in education or Multi-Academy Trust is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's finance function and central finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning and modelling.
• Ensure governance, risk management, audit and compliance.
• Provide strategic financial advice to CEO and Trustees.
• Engage with school leaders and external partners to optimise value for money.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIPFA/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Leodis Academies Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our senior leadership team and shape the Trust's financial strategy with robust governance across multiple sites.

You will lead the central finance function, collaborate with Principals, School Business Managers and Office Managers, and report to Trustees on financial matters, ensuring value for money and sustainability. Travel across Trust sites is required.