Strategic CFO for Education Trust — Growth & Impact

Peridot Partners; Lancashire; Sur place; GBP 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Synergy Education Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join the executive team in Blackpool, Lancashire. The role blends financial leadership with strategic organisational planning, risk management and stewardship to support growth and high-quality education for children and communities we serve.

You will work alongside the CEO and Trustees to shape financial strategy, operations and governance, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise impact across our growing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead finance teams and drive strategic financial planning.
• Experience in complex organisations with governance and regulatory oversight.
• Strong judgement and credibility to operate at executive/board level.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership across financial strategy, resource planning, compliance and risk management.
• Support organisational planning and align resources with educational priorities.
• Influence decision making with robust financial insight and accountability.
• Collaborate with CEO, Trustees and school leaders to drive sustainable growth.
• Contribute to governance, resilience and capacity building across the Trust.

Connaissances

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Board liaison

Formation

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIPFA)

Description du poste

Synergy Education Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join the executive team in Blackpool, Lancashire. The role blends financial leadership with strategic organisational planning, risk management and stewardship to support growth and high-quality education for children and communities we serve.

You will work alongside the CEO and Trustees to shape financial strategy, operations and governance, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise impact across our growing