Trust Finance Director

Bwsgirls; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumero Educational Trust is seeking an exceptional Trust Finance Director to join our growing multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, four secondary schools and a central shared services team across Bromley and Croydon. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead financial strategy at scale.

You will provide strategic financial leadership to the Chief Finance & Operating Officer, oversee day-to-day operations, ensure robust controls, compliance and risk management, and develop a

Qualifications

• Must hold ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Understanding of financial governance and compliance, ideally in education.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently.
• Commitment to excellence, collaboration and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across the trust and shared services.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Lead and develop a skilled finance team.
• Support auditors, capital projects, pensions reporting and statutory returns.
• Deputise for the CFOO when required.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial governance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Lumero Educational Trust is seeking an exceptional Trust Finance Director to join our growing and ambitious multi-academy trust. With eight primary schools, four secondary schools and a central shared services team across Bromley and Croydon, we are committed to our vision of "Learning Together, Inspiring All."

This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional to play a pivotal leadership role, supporting our Chief Finance & Operating Officer and helping to deliver financial excellence across the Trust.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across our secondary schools and shared services team
• Provide strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and reporting
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and risk management
• Lead and develop a skilled finance team
• Support auditors, capital projects, pensions reporting and statutory returns
• Deputise for the CFOO when required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Has significant senior finance leadership experience
• Understands financial governance and compliance, ideally within education
• Can communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently
• Shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration and inclusion

Why Join Lumero?

At Lumero, you'll join a trust that is ambitious for every child, values collaboration and believes in developing people to thrive. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on educational outcomes while helping to shape the future of a growing organisation.