Chief Finance Officer
The Role
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (SGtA) is seeking an exceptional Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing Catholic multi-academy trusts. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, values-driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its development.
The CFO will provide dynamic and ethical business and operational leadership, inspiring and enabling staff at every level to excel in delivering the Trust’s mission, vision, strategic aims, and improvement priorities for the benefit of all pupils across 64 schools. With ultimate responsibility for the finance function, the CFO will ensure consistent financial reporting, oversee the Trust's banking and secure strong reserves/investment strategies. The CFO will work with Chief Operations and People Officer to maintain robust Trust-wide payroll and financial support to all schools, ensuring excellence, transparency and efficiency across every area of operation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Driving the Trust’s Catholic ethos and values through all operational and financial activity, ensuring the Catholic character is reflected consistently in day-to-day business and strategic decision-making.
2. Supporting the CEO as Ac...