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
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