Chief Financial Officer

Reed Finance are proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing and ambitious education trust in the North East to recruit a Chief Financial Officer.This is a pivotal leadership role within a multi-site organisation at an exciting stage of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

As the CFO you will:

• Lead the organisation's financial strategy, planning and performance
• Oversee a c.£16m budget, ensuring strong financial control and compliance
• Provide strategic insight to support growth, transformation and decision-making
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function
• Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks including public sector funding compliance
• Partner with senior stakeholders, Board and external bodies

We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can operate both strategically and operationally.You will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Bring senior financial leadership experience, ideally within education, public sector or a complex organisation
• Demonstrate strong experience across budgeting, financial controls, reporting and risk management
• Have the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change
• Be a confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style

This opportunity would suit an existing CFO or a high-potential Deputy/Head of Finance ready to step into a strategic leadership role.