Chief Financial Officer - Chiltern Way Academy

As CFO, you'll be more than a finance lead - you'll be a partner, a strategist, and a core architect of our future.

You will:
· Lead the strategic financial direction of a Trust that is redefining education
· Partner with the CEO, Trustees, and Exec Team to maximise educational and social impact
· Drive excellence in governance, compliance, and value for money
· Develop and empower a high-performing, future-facing finance function
· Bring insight and help us grow smarter, model innovative income streams and deliver sustainable growth
· Play a critical role in system-wide change

We're seeking a strategic and values-led CFO who brings:

· Full professional accounting qualification (CCAB: CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)

· Senior financial leadership experience, ideally in a multi-site or public sector organisation

· Strategic thinking combined with operational quality and an appetite for scale and innovation

· Evidence of delivering long-term financial sustainability, strategic growth, and value creation

· Clarity, confidence, and credibility when engaging diverse stakeholders

· A passion for inclusion, education, and transforming lives

Chiltern Way Academy Trust (CWAT) is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy, providing cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH. We currently have four campuses, with two secondary schools, one primary school and one combined school.
www.chilternway.org

Join one of the UK's most ambitious and innovative trusts. We're growing fast, thinking differently, and redefining what's possible for young people.

If you're an exceptional financial leader ready to step into a role with real influence, this is your moment.

Salary Type: Leadership

Salary details: £80k - £100k flexible package based on qualifications and experience