The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with the ability to operate at board level. They will be a strategic thinker able to navigate the increasingly complex and volatile world of academy finances with resilience, a calm, measured approach and a 'can-do' attitude.

Client Details

A trust of 8 schools, in and around the Oxford area with a mission to create excellence through high quality education with collaboration at its heart.

Description

• Interim CFO role
• Step into the year end process and manage compliance from day 1
• Wrap up all reporting duties
• Manage the team, including deputy CFO, payroll, processing

Profile

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the Not For Profit / public sector
• Ability to step into the year end / audit process and take charge
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Capability to build relationships with trustees
• Experience in setting strategy
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Not For Profit sector
• A 'can do' attitude with the ability to deliver bad news and offer solutions

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £100,000 and £110,000 per annum,, pro rata
• Flexible working (2 days WFH, 3 days office)
• Oxfordshire based