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Express Recruitment - Recruitment Agency Nottingham Derby Leicester

Interim School Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Express Recruitment are seeking an experienced and strategically minded CFO to lead financial strategy, governance and operational services, and brings strong strategic influence within education. Working closely with the CEO, headteachers and Board of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in securing long-term financial sustainability, ensuring value for money and directing resources towards improved educational outcomes.

Alongside responsibility for finance, budgeting, audit, procurement and risk management, you will provide strategic oversight of estates, health and safety, IT, cybersecurity, data protection and media resources. The role requires travel between Trust sites therefore a full driving licence is essential.

In return, you will have the opportunity to shape pupil outcomes across a collaborative education trust. Additionally, flexible working arrangements will be considered subject to business requirements.

Skills & Experience
  • Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with substantial senior financial leadership experience with a proven record of managing complex budgets
  • Strong strategic, analytical and commercial judgement with the ability to develop large teams
  • Extensive knowledge of financial management, statutory compliance, procurement and risk
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders, trustees, auditors and regulatory bodies
  • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation and change-management skills
  • The highest standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
  • Experience within an educational setting, securing additional funding and supporting organisational growth would be advantageous
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead Trust-wide financial strategy, annual budgets, long-term forecasting and monthly management reporting
  • Advise the CEO and trustees on financial performance, governance, risk and strategic decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, statutory reporting requirements and the Academy Trust Handbook
  • Oversee external audit, internal scrutiny, financial controls and the effective management of public funds
  • Drive procurement, contract management, income generation and value-for-money initiatives
  • Lead estates strategy, capital planning, health and safety, IT and cybersecurity oversight
  • Manage financial due diligence and integration for schools joining the Trust
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Job Location
Lewisham, London
Salary
Up to £105,521 per annum
Job Type and Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year-round, Temporary for approx. 4-8 weeks

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