Main purpose of the role:
The Support Services Teams are a critical component of the school’s success, providing the operational, financial, compliance and administrative infrastructure that enables all students to achieve their full potential.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic and operational leadership of all support functions, ensuring that resources, systems and services are deployed effectively to support the Trust’s educational priorities, vision, values and strategic objectives. The CFO is responsible for the leadership, management, supervision and professional development of support staff teams, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, compliant, sustainable and high-quality services that represent value for money and contribute to a positive learning and working environment.
The post holder is expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and accountability, including responsibility for the effective stewardship of delegated budgets, assets, contracts and resources.
The CFO leads on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of financial and operational improvement strategies, ensuring robust financial management, long-term sustainability and continuous organisational improvement. Working closely with the Headteacher, Trustees and Local Governing Body, the CFO will support strategic decision-making through the provision of accurate financial, risk, compliance and business information.
The CFO is the Trust’s lead officer for financial governance, assurance and compliance, ensuring adherence to the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook, funding agreements, charity and company law, procurement regulations and other statutory obligations.
This includes maintaining effective systems of internal control, risk management and assurance; overseeing the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and risk assessments; ensuring regularity, propriety and value for money in the use of public funds; and providing assurance to Trustees that the Trust is meeting its legal, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities.
The CFO will promote a culture of accountability, transparency and ethical leadership, ensuring that all financial and operational activities support the Trust's commitment to educational excellence, safeguarding, staff wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Please download the Recruitment pack with all information about the role from Penryn College website.
Please note we are unable to accept applications through Indeed. All candidates must complete an application form available on Penryn College website.
Pay: £54,418.00-£64,832.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
