What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief Financial Officer who can support a clear growth strategy, provide visible strategic leadership and oversee the financial health of the Trust. This rewarding role involves working directly with schools, our Board of Trustees and Central Team and will involve developing and implementing robust financial strategies, ensuring strong financial governance and managing resources effectively to support our growth.
You will be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) and you will have a successful track record of financial leadership within a complex organisation. Ideal candidates will have experience in school or academy financial management and possess in-depth knowledge of statutory regulations, including the Academies Financial Handbook and ESFA reporting requirements.
What the school offers its staff
• A dynamic leadership role within a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust
• Structured CPD opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card and more.
Further details about the role
Visits to the Trust are warmly welcomed. Please contact Tracy Lee, Director of Finance and Operations on 01278 455531 or email QETRecruitment@Quantockedtrust.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion about the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.