Chief Finance Officer

Wandle Learning Trust, London, SW11 5DT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £87,000.00 Annually (Actual) A higher salary may be offered to a candidate with significant relevant expertise

Chief Finance Officer job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior leader to lead our financial strategy and operations across a growing family of schools. This is a pivotal role within our Executive Team, offering the opportunity to shape the financial future of the Trust and contribute to educational excellence.

You will be responsible for:

Strategic financial planning and oversight of all financial controls.

Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and ESFA regulations.

Leading financial reporting, forecasting, and budget consolidation.

Driving innovation through Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP).

Supporting income diversification and commercial ventures.

Providing expert financial guidance to the Trust Board and senior leaders.

We are looking for a qualified and visionary financial leader who can bring:

A CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW).

Significant experience in senior financial management, ideally within the education or academy sector.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.

A strategic mindset and commitment to public service values.

Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprises of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk.

Closing Date: 1st October at Midday

Initial online interviews for shortlisted candidates are planned for on 2nd October, with final interviews for selected candidates on 8th October.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wandle Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Wandle Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wandle-learning-trust

We are a Multi Academy Trust based in South London. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership which is the Trust’s teacher and curriculum development arm. We provide strategic and operational support to our English, Maths and Teaching School Hub, as well as to our not-for-profit phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. We also offer school-to-school support and have our own menu of CPD, and events linked to local needs.

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