At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance functions and ensure robust financial governance across our growing Multi-Academy Trust.
- Company: Join a values-driven Trust focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Ideal for proactive individuals with a passion for education and finance.
- Why this job: Shape finance systems in a collaborative environment while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Recognised accountancy qualification and strong financial management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Spire Church of England Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly organised and professionally skilled Chief Finance Officer to lead the finance function across our growing Multi‑Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and strategic development of a collaborative and values‑driven Trust currently comprising six schools.
Working closely with the CEO, COO and school leaders, the Chief Finance Officer will provide high‑quality financial management, technical accounting expertise and compliance oversight across the Trust.
Responsibilities- Provide leadership and management of the Trust’s finance functions.
- Play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and audit assurance across the Trust.
- Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports.
- Support budget setting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Lead audit preparation and statutory compliance.
- Ensure strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.
- Provide financial advice and analysis to leaders and Directors.
- Contribute to the continued development of finance systems and processes.
- Holds a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Applications from finalists with significant relevant experience may also be considered.
- Has strong financial management and technical accounting skills.
- Can communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial colleagues.
- Is highly organised, proactive and solution‑focused.
- Ideally has experience within the education sector.
- The opportunity to shape and develop finance systems within a growing and successful Trust.
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A values‑led working environment focused on improving outcomes for children and young people with a track record of success.
Chief Finance Officer in Bromsgrove employer: The Spire Trust
The Spire Church of England Learning Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritises the financial sustainability of its schools. As Chief Finance Officer, you will benefit from professional development opportunities while playing a pivotal role in shaping finance systems that directly impact the educational outcomes for children and young people. Join a supportive leadership team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the education sector.
