Chief Finance Officer at Coastal Learning Partnership

Chief Finance Officer

Salary: SCP 59–66 £ 75,641-£85,994 per annum, pro rata

Contract:

We welcome applications from those wanting to work between 0.6 FTE to full time

Reporting to:
Chief Executive Officer

Location:

Based at the Trust Central Offices with travel across CLP school sites and optional working at home

• Provide strategic leadership for finance across the Trust.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver high-quality management accounts and statutory financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, including the Academy Trust Handbook.
• Drive value for money through effective procurement.
• Advice the CEO and Trustees on financial strategy, growth opportunities and risk management.
• Support organisational growth, change programmes and income-generation initiatives.

• A full professional accountancy qualification and membership of a recognised professional body.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• A strong track record of producing management and statutory accounts.
• Experience of successfully leading and developing finance teams.
• Excellent strategic planning, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility to advise and challenge at Board and executive level.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and organisational excellence.

Experience with in the education sector, academy trusts or charities would be advantageous but is not essential.

Flexible working arrangements: part‑time or full‑time (from 3–5 days per week). Flexible working pattern with high level of diary control and opportunity to work from home.