The Quill C of E Trust, a group of primary schools, seeks a Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for its Executive Team, replacing a long-serving post-holder who is retiring. The post leads the centralised finance team across planning, budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, audit, treasury and compliance, and works closely with the CEO and Trustees. Hybrid working is established in the central team, and the Trust stresses sustainable hours over long working. A qualified accountant with senior leadership experience is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Shape the Trust's strategic direction and influence decision-making as a member of the Executive Team
- Lead the central finance team and oversee all aspects of financial management
- Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit, treasury management and regulatory compliance
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability and help shape future investment decisions
- Provide expert financial leadership to the CEO, Trustees and senior leaders
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the Trust
- Ensure resources are used effectively to maximise outcomes for children
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience
- Proven record of delivering organisational improvement through financial management, governance and strategic leadership
- Significant experience in governance, audit, risk management and regulatory compliance
Skills & knowledge
- Strong strategic mindset with excellent analytical and financial planning skills
- Exceptional communicator who builds trusted relationships and translates complex financial information into practical insight
- Inspirational leader who develops others, fosters a positive team culture and values people as well as processes
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay above statutory entitlement
- Discounted childcare through the Trust's sister childcare charity
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Family-friendly employment practices
- Professional development and support to shape a career pathway
- Focus on wellbeing, work-life balance and sustainable leadership
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
