Finance Director

Job description

NON CYC VACANCY

SCHOOL VACANCY

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director, or an ambitious and suitably qualified individual, to join the Central Executive Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust.

The Finance Director will provide leadership and management of all aspects of finance, as well as being a key member of the Trusts Strategic Leadership Team. The role will fulfil the Chief Financial Officer function (CFO) when representing the Trust. You will also have responsibility for financial management, providing technical leadership and support in all accounting matters across the Trust.

The role will include regular reporting and the production of high-quality reports in a timely manner enabling informed decisions to be made. The Finance Director will keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the Board of Trustees with strategic financial information to enable them to make informed financial decisions. You also will be responsible for the operational line management of the finance function, managing all financial accounting and transactional finance for the Trust.

The Finance Director will monitor financial performance and drive change within the finance operation of the Trust, bringing greater efficiency. Robust systems, processes and controls will be implemented, ensuring all financial information is up-to-date and reporting is in line with required annual financial returns.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

An application form and further details are available to download from the school website

https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/

To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form via post or email to:

Mr A Daly, Chief Executive Officer
Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust
Archbishop Holgates School
Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 11 September 2026 at midday

Interview date: W/C Monday 14 September 2026

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