Strategic CFO for Education Trust: Growth & Impact

Education Week Jobs; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Education Trust in Blackpool, Lancashire, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to shape the future of education across the region. This high-visibility role works with the CEO, Trustees and school leaders to steer financial strategy, performance and organisational planning.

You will lead complex financial governance, risk management and resource allocation to maximise impact for children and communities served by the Trust.

Qualifications

• Accomplished finance leader with experience operating at executive or board level.
• Strong track record of leadership within a complex organisation.
• Deep understanding of strategic financial planning, risk management and organisational performance.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across finance, operations and organisational planning.
• Influence organisational strategy, support sustainable growth and ensure resources are used for maximum impact.
• Collaborate with CEO, Trustees and school leaders to deliver strong financial discipline and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Risk management

Executive communication

Financial governance

Job description

Synergy Education Trust in Blackpool, Lancashire, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to shape the future of education across the region. This high-visibility role works with the CEO, Trustees and school leaders to steer financial strategy, performance and organisational planning.

You will lead complex financial governance, risk management and resource allocation to maximise impact for children and communities served by the Trust.