We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director, or an ambitious and suitably qualified individual looking for their next career step, to join the Central Operations Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust. The Finance Director will provide leadership and management of all aspects of finance, as well as being a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team. The role will fulfil the Chief Financial Officer function (CFO) when representing Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust. You will also have responsibility for financial management, providing technical leadership and support in all accounting matters across the Trust. The role will include regular reporting and the production of high-quality reports in a timely manner enabling informed decisions to be made. The Finance Director will keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the Board of Trustees with strategic financial information to enable them to make informed financial decisions. You will also be responsible for the operational line management of the finance function, managing all financial accounting and transactional finance for the MAT.