Chief Finance Officer (Academy Trust)

RM Recruit are supporting a Worcestershire based multi Academy Trust with the recruitment of their current CFO vacancy.

The Chief Finance Officer will provide strategic leadership across financial management, governance, compliance, risk, and resource planning. You will ensure the Trust’s finances are managed efficiently, effectively, and transparently, supporting the delivery of its educational priorities.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Shape and deliver the Trust’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability
• Direct the preparation and management of budgets, financial reporting, and statutory accounts
• Ensure full compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and all relevant financial regulations
• Oversee audit, risk, procurement, and governance frameworks to maintain robust financial controls
• Act as a trusted adviser to Trustees, Committees and senior leaders on all financial matters
• Contribute to organisational growth and strategic decision-making across the Trust
• Build and lead an effective, high-performing finance function supported by strong systems and processes

The successful candidate must hold fully qualified status (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and be able to work onsite. Experience in the academy trust sector is highly desirable but candidates from all sector backgrounds can be considered.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.