Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary
£60,000 - £66,000
Posted
13 Nov 2020
Closes
01 Dec 2020
Category
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Wakefield

£60,000 - £66,000

About Us

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is an educational charity established in September 2016 that is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The overarching vision for the Trust is to work in one ‘Accord – celebrating the differences of each academy through strong collaboration in order to inspire all members of our learning community to be the best that they can be.’

The Role

As Chief Financial Officer, you will have strategic responsibility for all aspects of Trust finance. Delivering operational rigour and high-level direction, you will play an integral role in supporting the growth and development of Accord Multi Academy Trust and ensure it continues to be financially sustainable.

We will look to you to provide insight into commercial decision making and provide strong financial leadership and guidance. Not only will you take ownership of the day-to-day accounting, you will continue to build upon and embed a culture which is focused on working as a proactive member of the leadership across the Trust, driving internal excellence.

Candidate Requirements

As Accord Multi Academy Trust CFO, you will need significant senior financial management and strategic leadership experience - either in the public or private sector - with accountability for a complex resource base.

Alongside exceptional technical ability, you will be a strategic thinker with experience of building and empowering strong agile teams that engenders a positive and collaborative culture, sustaining high performing teams that engage with all colleagues across the Trust. You will need diplomacy, openness and approachability, and a personable style of leadership and resource management, as well as the ability to converse with internal and external stakeholders with integrity.

Apply Now

Apply for this CFO role based in Wakefield by clicking the 'Apply' button now.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 30th November 2020.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from DBS will be required for this post.

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