Strategic Education CFO & Finance Leader

DealHub Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning in Cambridge seeks a Chief Finance Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for finance and procurement and for managing the financial plan to support the Trust's strategic aims.

The role requires extensive senior finance leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, risk management, procurement experience, and exceptional stakeholder communication. A fully qualified accountant is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong commercial and procurement experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver organisational improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for finance and procurement functions.
• Accountable for the financial health and the financial plan to deliver the Trust's objectives.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee procurement strategies and supplier governance.
• Engage with stakeholders across the Trust and board on financial matters.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Strategic financial planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Procurement experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Job description

Anglian Learning in Cambridge seeks a Chief Finance Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for finance and procurement and for managing the financial plan to support the Trust's strategic aims.

The role requires extensive senior finance leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, risk management, procurement experience, and exceptional stakeholder communication. A fully qualified accountant is essential.