Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Closing Date: 05/02/:59 Interview Date: WC: 17/02/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Establishment: Corporate Services Team Location: Head Office, North Gosforth Academy - Hybrid working Salary: £73,219 - £77,553 pa Department: Finance Job Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Senior Managers SM2A-1 - SM2A-3

The Chief Financial Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our academies. We are seeking an individual who possesses not only exceptional financial acumen but also a passion for fostering a positive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Our Trust is committed to maintaining the highest educational standards and ensuring efficient operations across all our academies. This role will be integral to overseeing our strategic financial development, ensuring that robust financial practices align with our vision. The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with our executive team and school leaders to ensure that our financial resources effectively support our educational goals.

We are looking for a leader who can communicate complex financial concepts to a diverse audience and who shares our commitment to transparency and accountability. Above all, we seek someone who believes in the transformative power of education and is eager to make a measurable impact on our communities.

If you are ready to lead our financial strategic development and embark on this rewarding journey, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Together, we can continue to create an environment where every student can achieve their ambitious aspirations.

Please complete the online application form and within the attachments section, upload a covering letter of no more than 500 words describing why you feel you are suitable for this role.

If you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: or telephone: .

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

We are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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