Reed
Reed Finance are proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing and ambitious education trust in the North East to recruit a Chief Financial Officer.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a multi-site organisation at an exciting stage of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
As the CFO you will:
- Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning and performance
- Oversee a c.£16m budget, ensuring strong financial control and compliance
- Provide strategic insight to support growth, transformation and decision-making
- Build and lead a high-performing finance function
- Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks including public sector funding compliance
- Partner with senior stakeholders, Board and external bodies
We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can operate both strategically and operationally.
You will:
- Be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Bring senior financial leadership experience, ideally within education, public sector or a complex organisation
- Demonstrate strong experience across budgeting, financial controls, reporting and risk management
- Have the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change
- Be a confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style
This opportunity would suit an existing CFO or a high-potential Deputy/Head of Finance ready to step into a strategic leadership role.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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