HB Partners are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and high-performing Multi-Academy Trust to recruit an experienced and strategic Finance Director. This is a key senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive operational excellence, and support long-term sustainability across a complex and evolving organisation.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality financial leadership across the organisation. You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and direction to support strategic decision-making and organisational growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance leader who thrives in a values-driven environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead strategic financial planning, including long-term forecasting and financial modelling

· Oversee budgeting, management accounts, and financial reporting across multiple sites

· Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and risk management processes

· Support audit processes and statutory reporting requirements

· Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools

· Provide clear financial insight to non-finance stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members

· Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement

· Support procurement activity, ensuring value for money and effective contract management

About You

· Fully qualified accountant

· Significant senior-level finance experience, including team leadership

· Strong technical expertise across financial reporting, controls, and compliance

· Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

· Advanced Excel and financial systems experience

· Experience within education, public sector, or not-for-profit environments is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

· A strategic, high-impact leadership role with opportunities for progression

· Opportunity to influence organisational direction and performance

· Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment

· Excellent pension scheme and benefits

HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

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