Chief Financial Officer

At Turner Schools, we believe that powerful financial strategy is the engine behind educational excellence. We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer who sees beyond the spreadsheet to ensure every penny serves our mission of transforming children’s life chances.

The CFO will be an integral member of our Trust leadership, with responsibility for the overall financial management and sustainability of Turner Schools. The CFO will lead financial strategy, capital budget planning, reporting, and compliance across the trust. The role includes responsibility for long-term financial planning, annual budgeting and in-year forecasting, statutory and regulatory reporting, audit coordination, risk management and the implementation of financial controls.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Finance Officer will work closely with Executive Leaders, the Board of Trustees and key stakeholders to support informed strategic and operational decision-making. The Trust CFO will contribute to our 2030 strategy by advising on financial capability and ensuring resources are aligned with future goals.

• Qualified: ACA, CIMA, or ACCA with 5+ years in a senior strategic finance role.
• Strategic: Proven business acumen and experience managing efficient central service functions.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA requirements.
• Communicator: The ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Mindset: A precise, analytical and agile mind, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, plenty of drive and energy, and commitment to our Trust’s ethos.

Please see the job description for a more detailed breakdown of responsibilities in the role.

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website:

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.