Chief Finance Officer - Spire Trust

Chief Finance Officer

The Spire Church of England Learning Trust is seeking a highly organised, qualified finance professional to lead the finance function across a growing Multi‑Academy Trust comprising six schools.

• Provide leadership and management of the Trust’s finance functions
• Ensure robust financial governance, compliance and audit assurance
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports
• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial planning
• Lead audit preparation and statutory compliance
• Maintain strong financial controls and regulatory compliance
• Provide financial advice and analysis to leaders and directors
• Contribute to ongoing development of finance systems and processes

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Strong financial management and technical accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills to explain finance to non‑financial colleagues
• Highly organised, proactive and solution‑focused
• Experience with in the education sector desirable

• Opportunity to shape and develop finance systems within a growing, successful Trust
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team
• Professional development opportunities
• Values‑led working environment focused on outcomes for children and young people

Hours: 37 hours per week (term time plus 10 days; part‑time and full‑time options available)
Salary: Scale PO6 (48‑51) £60,149 – £63,576 pro rata
Closing date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026

The position requires an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre‑employment checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well‑being of children and young people and to promoting fundamental British values. The Trust will comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the Immigration Act 2016 and relevant data protection legislation.