Interim Chief Financial Officer (FE)

West Midlands

Immediate Start!

£Very Competitive

We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic and operational financial leadership within a Further Education environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to ensure strong financial management, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the College’s financial strategy, planning, and budgeting processes
Providing operational oversight of finance, audit, procurement, and funding
Supporting curriculum and operational leaders with financial planning and efficiencies
Ensuring compliance with ESFA, FE funding, and regulatory requirements
Delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management
Supporting organisational transformation, cost improvement, and strategic growth initiatives
Acting as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, governors, and external partners

The ideal candidate will bring:

Significant senior financial leadership experience within Further Education or the wider education/public sector
Strong understanding of FE funding methodologies and financial regulations
Proven experience operating at both strategic and operational level
Experience leading financial change, restructuring, and efficiency programmes
Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim leader to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and evolving FE environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim leader to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and evolving Further Education environment. There is also potential for this role to become permanent.

If this opportunity is of interest, please contact me in confidence.

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