Strategic CFO for Education Trust (Hybrid, Travel)

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

Job summary

The Great Schools Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead and develop the finance function, providing strategic, values-led financial leadership across the Trust. This is a demanding full-time role requiring technical excellence, sound judgement and a commitment to stewarding public money.

The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team and trustees, shaping financial information into insight to support leaders in decision-making and planning for future sustainability across

Qualifications

• Lead the finance function with strategic financial leadership.
• Strong governance, risk & compliance oversight.
• Experience stewarding public funds and budgets.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insight.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategy to support GST’s mission and priorities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and assurance across the Trust.
• Collaborate with CEO, trustees and senior teams to drive value and accountability.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Public sector finance

Governance & compliance

Tools

Financial reporting

Job description

The Great Schools Trust is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead and develop the finance function, providing strategic, values-led financial leadership across the Trust. This is a demanding full-time role requiring technical excellence, sound judgement and a commitment to stewarding public money.

The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team and trustees, shaping financial information into insight to support leaders in decision-making and planning for future sustainability across