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Make every pound count for pupils. We’re looking for a part-time Chief Finance Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team and act as the Board’s professional lead for finance. You’ll shape strategy, strengthen assurance, and unlock resources for classrooms across a growing trust.
Why this role
- Executive seat, real influence — a strategic voice with Trustees, CEO and school leaders.
- Hybrid by design — predictable anchor days on site each month for collaboration and governance; home-working the rest.
- Impact you can see — modernise systems, improve reporting, and direct savings to teaching and learning.
- Support to succeed — you’ll lead a capable team (Director of Finance, SBMs and Finance Assistants) with clear remit and backing.
What you’ll do
- Set and deliver the Trust’s financial strategy, aligning budgets and multi-year plans to priorities and growth.
- Own financial control, forecasting, and cash/treasury, ensuring robust compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook.
- Provide clear, decision-ready management information for ELT, Finance/Resources and Audit & Risk Committees.
- Lead and develop the central finance team; champion value for money, procurement and continuous improvement.
- Partner with leaders on capital, projects and due diligence for new schools.
What you’ll bring
- Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIPFA/ACA/ACCA) with senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or public/charity setting (MAT experience welcome).
- Track record across budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, audit & risk and ESFA/DfE compliance.
- Confident adviser to Boards and executives; inclusive leader who builds strong teams and relationships.
- Values-led, calm, and unwavering on safeguarding and high standards.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £72,443.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worthing BN13 1JX
Application deadline: 09/11/2025
