Chief Financial Officer

Hours: 36 (Term Time Only plus 10 days) Start Date: As soon as Possible, ideally May 2026 Closing Date: Mon 30 th March 2026 at 9.00am

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer and Governance Lead, who will also act as Company Secretary, to oversee the financial operation of Broadoak Primary School, an Outstanding Single Academy Trust with 480 pupils and approximately 60 staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial affairs of the school, ensuring resources are used effectively to support the success of all pupils.
• Provide cover for the School Business Manager and assist with financial tasks as required.
• Work closely with the Headteacher to contribute to the shared vision and values of the school.
• Develop and maintain sound financial and business practices, ensuring compliance with the Academies Handbook.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and develop robust financial plans.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of financial management in the education sector or a similar environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to mitigate risks.
• Strong budget management and accounting system knowledge.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be diplomatic, self reliant and self motivated, with minimal supervision.
• A professional accountancy qualification is ideal but not essential for the right candidate.

Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, a Defined Benefit pension scheme and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Contact

Please contact Sarah Stephenson at sstephensonbroadoak.salford.sch.uk.

Important information

This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more in the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, please obtain your Certificates of Good Character from gov.uk .

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