Strategic CFOO — Finance & Operations Leader (School)

Wolverhampton Girls' High School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is seeking a Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join the Senior Leadership Team. The CFOO will oversee financial and operational management, working with the Headteacher and Trustees to ensure proper financial conduct and strategic budgeting.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in financial practices, with experience leading teams, managing change, and navigating funding, compliance and legislative matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage change.
• Strategic and operational budget planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with Headteacher and Trustees on financial and operational leadership.
• Ensure proper financial conduct and regulatory compliance.
• Develop long-term strategic and budget planning to inform decisions.
• Motivate, influence and negotiate to turn vision into reality.

Skills

Financial management

Operational leadership

Budget planning

Staff motivation

Negotiation

Job description

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is seeking a Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join the Senior Leadership Team. The CFOO will oversee financial and operational management, working with the Headteacher and Trustees to ensure proper financial conduct and strategic budgeting.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in financial practices, with experience leading teams, managing change, and navigating funding, compliance and legislative matters.