Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
King's Group Academies
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel to academies
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: KGA Leadership Pay Scale: L30–L32 (£105,595 – £110,892 per annum)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Central Finance Team. Functional Responsibility for: Finance, ICT (financial systems), Governance (financial compliance and risk)
At KGA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a values-led Trust, guided by Honesty, Faith and Courage, and committed to creating a culture where every colleague can thrive. We believe that strong leadership, openness and integrity enable us to provide the very best opportunities for the children and communities we serve. This role represents a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of our organisation. As CFO, you will not only ensure the financial strength and sustainability of the Trust but also play a central part in our Executive Leadership Team, influencing strategy, governance and growth. Your expertise will help us to deliver high-quality education while securing the long-term stability of our schools.
About us
At King’s Group Academies (KGA), we share a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connections broaden horizons and foster understanding. We are passionate about working collaboratively—within our UK communities and more widely—to promote international citizenship. We believe every pupil deserves teachers and colleagues who are deeply committed to their success, and we achieve this through strong partnerships with parents and carers who hold us to account.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. Our colleagues share expertise and drive strategy across a range of Trust-wide forums, covering Teaching & Learning, Safeguarding, Curriculum, International, HR, Finance and more. Headteachers also come together regularly, and Senior Leadership Teams are empowered by their Local Governing Bodies and supported by our central team.
We currently comprise fifteen academies across Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex. Each of our academies has its own identity, history and context, which we embrace and celebrate. What unites us is a shared commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence. Together, we are working towards opportunity and success on a global stage for every pupil. By joining our central team, you will play an active role in supporting and visiting these academies as needed. As a Trust, we are committed to sustainable growth and school improvement, building strong foundations for our leaders to deliver our mission: to equip all pupils with the confidence, knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive in the modern world.
About the role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team and functional director responsible for ensuring financial strength, compliance, and sustainability across King’s Group Academies.
The CFO will develop and implement a forward-looking financial strategy that supports the Trust’s growth, sustainability, and pupil-focused outcomes, while leading effective financial services, systems, and controls that ensure transparency and accountability. They will provide expert advice to the CEO, Board, and Committees through accurate reporting and professional integrity, and represent the Trust to regulators, funders, and partners by championing innovation and best practice. The CFO will also deputise for the CEO when the Deputy CEO is unavailable, ensuring the Trust is represented with honesty, faith, and courage in pursuit of its mission.
Working for KGA delivers all the benefits you would expect from a progressive and supportive employer. If you are a dedicated, successful and driven finance leader, then do get in touch. For an informal (and confidential) conversation please call Propelo on 01273 222 877.
Closing date for applications : Tuesday 13th January 2026, 10am.
Interviews : Monday 19th January 2026
King’s Group Academies has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.