Chief Finance Officer - Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust

Salary: £82,000 - £87,000 (FTE) pro rata plus benefits

Grade: Trust Leadership

Contract Type: Fixed-Term to August 2026

Basis: Four days per week, all year round (other work patterns considered) – Travel to other academies will be expected. However, some homeworking is encouraged for a great candidate.

Location: Warwickshire/Coventry

Start date: January 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024

Interview Date: w/c Monday 23rd September 2024

The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is on an aspirational journey to achieve educational excellence for all. The Trust seeks to build a better future for all within our academies who in turn will positively impact their communities. People within the Trust work as part of the broader Trust family, benefitting from peer support and wide opportunities for personal development.

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will play both a technical and leadership role and will take responsibility for the Trust’s detailed financial procedures.

The post holder will:

•  Inspire, lead and drive the financial shape and direction of the Trust.
• Oversee the financial management of the Trust, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Take a key place at the heart of our Trust Leadership Team (TLT) reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer in a team that also includes 2x Head of Education, Head of People and Head of Operations and Compliance.
• Be willing to share and learn. You must be kind, and able to support and challenge others in order to help them flourish.
• Above all else, you must like young people and aspire to make them outstanding citizens.

The successful candidate must have:

• Substantial demonstrable experience in a similarly senior finance role.
• A strong track record of financial management, planning, and strategy development.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust.

In line with our commitment to Safeguarding, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced with barred list Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and other vetting checks.

For further information, a confidential conversation and to arrange a visit, please contact our retained consultant, Neil Massie at Academicis on 07818 875514 or via nmassie@academicis.co.uk.