Chief Financial Officer; CFO
Job in
Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-31
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager, Financial Compliance -
Management
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This Chief Financial Officer post sits on the Executive Leadership Team of St John The Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust, combining the lead finance role with Company Secretary duties for the Board. The work centres on long-term financial sustainability, value for money and governance across the schools, while supporting the trust's planned merger with a sister trust. Hybrid working is offered, and a relocation package is available for candidates living outside East Anglia.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Lead the Trust's financial strategy and ensure long-term financial sustainability
- Act as the Trust's most senior financial professional, working with the CEO, Board and school leaders
- Act as Company Secretary and trusted adviser to the Board on governance, compliance and decision-making
- Ensure high standards of stewardship, accountability and value for money
- Drive innovation and efficiency across the schools
- Support growth, merger and expansion projects
- Develop and lead a professional finance team
- Sit on the Executive Leadership Team and influence strategic decisions
- Translate complex financial information into clear strategic insight
- Work closely with Trustees, senior leaders and external partners
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Significant senior leadership experience
- Proven track record of strategic financial management
- Proven track record of governance and organisational leadership
- Track record of delivering strategic financial leadership within complex organisations
- Comfortable advising boards and influencing stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex financial information into strategic insight
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive central team
- Commitment to staff wellbeing under the Staff Charter
- Relocation package for candidates living outside East Anglia
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