CFOO - Northwest
Position: Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO)
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contact Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: North West, England
Application deadline: Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview as soon as an application is received.
Satis Education is delighted to be supporting a dynamic and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the North West in the recruitment of a Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO). This is a critical leadership role within the Trust, providing strategic oversight of finance, operations, estates, and compliance.
The CFOO will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and school leaders to drive financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term growth. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing MAT, ensuring the highest standards of financial management and operational efficiency to support outstanding educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership on all financial and operational matters across the Trust.
- Develop and implement financial strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
- Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead on estates management, procurement, and risk management to drive efficiency and value for money.
- Ensure robust governance and compliance across financial and operational functions.
- Support the CEO and Board in making informed strategic decisions.
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance and operations team.
To find out more and to register your interest for this role please send your CV to Helen Stevenson - Helen@satiseducation.co.uk
Satis Education is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Locations
- North West
North West
Leadership Recruitment for Schools and Trusts
Satis Education is a sector-leading executive recruitment organisation, providing expert support to trusts on the recruitment of Chief Executives; Executive and Operational leaders; Principals and Headteachers; and other senior leaders. We have recruited many dozens of senior executive leaders to academy trusts and schools nationwide; developing longstanding partnerships with trustees, governors and CEOs who trust us to deliver high quality leadership recruitment when they need it.
About The Team @ Satis Education
We aim to offer high quality support ensuring maximum value for money for every client. We work in partnership with headteachers, education leaders and governing bodies across schools and academies, multi academy trusts, dioceses and local authorities to provide bespoke packages of support.
As an ethical business we are committed to our mission of supporting the delivery of a world class education for every child regardless of background or ability. By working together we can support many more children and young people as they progress through their learning journey.
CFOO - Northwest
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