Strategic Education CFO: Lead Financial Stewardship

Peak Edge; Oughtibridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Edge in the United Kingdom seeks a fully qualified Chief Financial Officer to lead the Trust's financial strategy, planning, reporting and assurance functions, ensuring responsible governance and value for money across schools.

You will collaborate with the CEO and COO, deploy resources effectively to maximise educational outcomes, and develop robust financial plans while maintaining compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a successful track record of financial leadership.
• Experience in academy/education sector advantageous but not essential.
• Strong financial expertise and strategic leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's financial strategy, planning, reporting and assurance functions.
• Ensure resources are deployed effectively to maximise educational outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and statutory requirements.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication with stakeholders

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Job description

Peak Edge in the United Kingdom seeks a fully qualified Chief Financial Officer to lead the Trust's financial strategy, planning, reporting and assurance functions, ensuring responsible governance and value for money across schools.

You will collaborate with the CEO and COO, deploy resources effectively to maximise educational outcomes, and develop robust financial plans while maintaining compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and statutory requirements.