Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Together Learning Trust, Elland, HX5 0QG13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
22 April 2025 (exact date flexible via mutual arrangement)
Closing date
13 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
29 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: The role is ideally full time, but serious consideration will be given to those requesting a part-time role.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band SL2 – 1-4 (£67,371) – (£74,048) – (Potential to increase this range based on high performance and growth)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Band SL2 – 1-4 (£67,371) – (£74,048) – (Potential to increase this range based on high performance and growth)
Hours: Full Time, permanent
Accountable to: CEO
Location: Trust central office
Closing date: Thursday 13 February at 10am
Interviews will take place: Friday 28 February 2025
Start date: 22 April 2025 (exact date flexible via mutual arrangement)
We reserve the right to close the application date early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Applications are welcomed from candidates looking for a part time role.
We are seeking an exceptional financial professional to join Together Learning Trust as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This pivotal role arises due to the retirement of our current CFO, and we are excited to welcome a leader who will contribute to shaping the next chapter of our thriving Trust.
Together Learning Trust is a high-performing, highly regarded organisation, securely placed in the top 10% of most improved Trusts nationally. We proudly lead nine schools—three secondary, five primary, and one special school—serving over 5,700 young people and employing more than 750 staff across Calderdale and Kirklees.
This is a phenomenal opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, talented, friendly and committed leadership team. By bringing a credible and inspiring presence, you will be instrumental in our ambitious growth strategy, ensuring financial excellence and driving positive outcomes for our schools and communities.
What We Are Looking For:
Having a proven track record of financial leadership, a deep understanding of Multi academy Trust (MAT) finance and a vision for driving continuous improvement is essential. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Executive Headteacher, Executive Director of Education, Director of Business and Operations, Director of People, and ICT Director. Key responsibilities include:
- Building High-Performing Teams: Lead, inspire and guide our central finance team and collaborate with business staff to ensure they deliver exceptional service.
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and enhance the Trust’s financial structures, operating processes, and long-term financial strategy as we expand.
- Driving Excellence: Oversee the financial and business aspects of the Trust, ensuring operational efficiency and the most cost-effective procedures and systems.
- Developing Efficient Systems: Streamline and optimise financial operations and champion innovative processes that reduce unnecessary workload for staff.
- Inspiring Confidence: Establish credibility and the trust of stakeholders by delivering consistent, high-quality operational support and strategic advice.
- Building Networks: Forge strong relationships with other finance and business leaders to share best practices and seek opportunities for collaboration, innovation and improvement.
- Delivering Exceptional Service: Set the highest standards for yourself and your team, driving exceptional performance that reflects our commitment to excellence.
About the Role
As CFO, you will oversee the financial health of the Trust, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, including the Academy Trust Handbook. You will:
- Lead and manage the finance team.
- Provide expert advice to the CEO and Senior Leaders and Board of Trustees.
- Play a critical role in the Trust’s strategic development.
- Work under pressure to deliver results, demonstrating resilience, exceptional leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
You will need outstanding financial acumen and the capability to navigate complex challenges while upholding the Trust’s vision and values. Your leadership will be central to creating systems that empower our schools to deliver exceptional education and outcomes.
You will be based at our vibrant Head Office at The Brooksbank School, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Trust Central Team, and school business staff. We use Access Finance for financial and budget management and introduced iTrent in February 2024 for payroll, pensions, HR, and staff recruitment.
WORKING TOGETHER
Benefits for you and your development?
We offer:
- A tailored induction, ongoing development, and comprehensive support to help you thrive in the role.
- The chance to work with an ambitious, dynamic team committed to transforming lives through education support.
- A range of benefits to support your financial, professional, and personal wellbeing, with options that extend to your family.
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth as you develop your expertise alongside the role.
At Together Learning Trust, you’ll be part of a team united by a shared vision and the drive to create brighter futures for young people in our region.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the enquiry form on our microsite to arrange an initial conversation with me and explore how we can work together to achieve great things.
DAVID LORD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For further details, please see our job pack below.
HOW TO APPLY
If our trust sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we would love to speak with you, to arrange an introductory call with our CEO David Lord, you can book a time via the link on our job pack.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@tlt.school .
To make an application please use the link provided below.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Together Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@TLT.school
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