Finance Director

Infinity Academies Trust, Boston, PE21 0EF

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

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: £65,878.00 - £71,709.00 Annually (Actual)

Finance Director job summary

Finance Director

37 Hours per week - 52 weeks per annum

Grade 14 Pt 39 to 42 - £65,878 to £71,709 Full Time Salary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Infinity Academies Trust following the retirement of our current postholder we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Financial Director.

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic financial leader to guide the Trust through its next phase of development. The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence and long-term sustainability across our multi-academy trust, supporting 17 academies.

Leading a small finance team of four key members the postholder has the opportunity to develop and enhance the financial services team to enable key deliverables for the organisation.

As Finance Director, you will:

• Provide expert financial leadership and strategic advice
• Ensure sound financial governance and compliance
• Oversee all aspects of financial management across the Trust
• Work closely with the COO and finance team (of four) to support informed decision-making
• Be a key member of the team, contributing to the Trust's overall vision and success

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing educational organisation with a strong community, collaborative ethos, and stable financial foundation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in financial leadership at a senior level, preferably in an education or public sector setting
• A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA)
• Excellent communication and strategic planning skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and provide high-quality financial insight and direction

As well as an element of hybrid/flexible working, we can offer you eligibility to the LGPS pension fund, employee assistance scheme, support with your continuous professional development including a qualified external coach/mentor and access to HR communities and networks across the education sector.

We openly encourage applications from the diverse communities we serve.

For an informal chat prior to submission or any further details, please contact Michelle Dales, COO michelle.dales@infinityacademies.co.uk

Closing Date: 02 February 2026

Interviews: during week commencing 09 February 2026

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

Infinity Academies Trust has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, evidence of proof of right to work in the UK as well as other routine recruitment checks

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 Infinity Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/infinity-academies-trust

Spilsby Primary Academy and Gipsey Bridge Academy are proud members of Infinity Academies Trust, a family of nine like-minded CofE and community primary schools based across Lincolnshire.

Our vision is to continue to develop our community where everyone is ready to learn, prepared to flourish. At the heart of this is our commitment to investing in our people, building strong relationships and working together collaboratively for the benefit of our children and our communities.

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