Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Peak Edge's senior finance post sits at the head of the Trust's finance function, working alongside the chief executive and chief operating officer. The work centres on setting financial strategy, planning, reporting and assurance across the Trust's schools, with a focus on getting the most from resources for pupils. Candidates from outside academy trusts are considered, as training in academy finance is provided, though a fully qualified accountancy background is essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

• Lead the Trust's financial strategy, planning, reporting and assurance, in partnership with the COO
• Deploy resources effectively and efficiently to maximise pupil outcomes
• Ensure high standards of financial management, governance and value for money across the schools
• Develop robust financial plans and identify and mitigate financial risks
• Support strategic decision-making with financial analysis
• Lead and develop the Trust's finance function
• Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders within and beyond the Trust
• Provide professional challenge and support while keeping the Trust's strategic objectives in focus

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

• Successful track record of financial leadership
• Experience from the academy, education, public or private sector

• Strong financial expertise and strategic leadership
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional leadership, organisational and people management skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building at all levels
• Collaborative leadership with the ability to provide professional challenge
• Commitment to public service

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Experience of working within an academy trust

• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support package
• Tools and support to do the job well
• Comprehensive support and development in academy trust finance, funding and regulatory requirements