At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic business functions to enhance educational delivery and operational excellence.
- Company: Join a Multi Academy Trust dedicated to inclusive education for all learners.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on improving outcomes for disadvantaged children.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on the future of education while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Proven executive leadership in finance, operations, and HR within a public sector environment.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Permanent Director of Business Delivery / CFO
Location: South West England (hybrid/onsite as required)
Start: September / October 2026
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
About the Trust
We're supporting a Multi Academy Trust that delivers high-quality, inclusive education and services to children and young people across a range of provisions and phases. The Trust is committed to improving outcomes for all learners, including children and young people who are disadvantaged and/or have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
The Opportunity
The Director of Business Delivery / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive appointment, responsible for ensuring the Trust has the operational capacity, governance, and resources to deliver the very best educational provision across every setting. Reporting into the CEO and working closely with the Chief Education Officer and the wider Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the Trust's non-educational functions, including:
- Finance and procurement
- People Services / workforce (HR)
- Estates, facilities and compliance
- ICT and data/GDPR oversight
- Trust-wide improvement projects that strengthen delivery and impact
You will also be accountable for evidencing and reporting performance against the Trust's operational and workforce standards (including associated KPIs), providing clear insight and assurance to Trustees and relevant committees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across business delivery functions, aligned to the Trust's mission and values.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, modelling/benchmarking and value for money, with clear reporting to Trustees.
- Ensure strong operational delivery across contracts, estates and ICT, including compliance and risk management.
- Lead the Trust's people strategy including reward, policy, development, performance, attendance and complex ER cases.
- Develop and line manage a multi-disciplinary business delivery team (up to c.8 direct reports).
Person Specification:
- Essential Senior executive leadership experience across finance/operations/people (public sector and/or multi-site environment).
- Strong financial governance: budgeting, management accounts, controls, audit-ready reporting, risk management.
- Confident leading People/HR strategy (employment law, organisational design, performance/attendance, complex ER).
- Oversight of estates/facilities and ICT/data/GDPR with a clear compliance mindset.
- Strong communicator (able to simplify complex information for Trustees), highly organised, analytical, and able to manage competing priorities.
Qualifications: GCSEs (incl. English)
Director of Business Delivery & CFO employer: Panoramic Associates
As a leading Multi Academy Trust in South West England, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of our employees. With a commitment to high-quality education and support for disadvantaged learners, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive executive team. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a dynamic educational environment.
