Strategic CFO for Growing Multi-Academy Trust | £100k

Academicis; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tame River Educational Trust is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to shape its financial future across three academies with a £22 million budget. You will report to the CEO and work with the Executive Team and Board to drive long-term strategy and financial governance.

The role requires a qualified accountant with senior leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at Trustee level. Education-sector knowledge is desirable but transferable experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial senior financial leadership experience.
• Education sector knowledge is desirable but not essential; transferable expertise welcomed.
• Experience in multi-academy trusts or complex organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the Trust's long-term financial strategy.
• Provide strategic financial leadership across three academies.
• Drive financial sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop the finance function, including procurement and contract management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Board influence

People leadership

Education

Chartered accountant qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Job description

Tame River Educational Trust is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to shape its financial future across three academies with a £22 million budget. You will report to the CEO and work with the Executive Team and Board to drive long-term strategy and financial governance.

The role requires a qualified accountant with senior leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at Trustee level. Education-sector knowledge is desirable but transferable experience is welcomed.