CFO

CFO - Sands Academies Trust - Working in Partnership with Hays

Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with SAND Academies Trust for the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their inspiring organisation based in Gloucester.
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to make a lasting impact in education? SAND Academies Trust is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and help shape the future of our eight schools-five special and three mainstream primary-across Gloucestershire.
About the Role
As CFO, you will:

• Lead the Trust's financial strategy in alignment with our mission and goals.
• Advise the CEO and Trustees on financial compliance and strategic planning.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial controls to ensure transparency and sustainability.
• Manage the finance team and collaborate with school leaders to optimise resources.
• Bring knowledge or understanding of academy trust funding to support decision-making.

About You
You are:

• A qualified finance professional with strategic leadership experience.
• Skilled in financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Experienced in education or a similarly regulated environment.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Employee 10.5%, Employer 22.6%)
• Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling
• Occupational Health Services
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• "Staff Get Staff" Referral Scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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