Chief Finance Officer

37 hours per week (Term time only plus 10 days) 

The Trust will consider applications for both part time hours 

and term-time plus additional weeks or full-year arrangements.

 Please state your preference within your application.

Location: The Tulip Centre, Catshill First School & Nursery, Bromsgrove, B61 0JP

Salary: PO6 (£60,149 - £63,576)

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to: CEO/Executive Headteacher

Responsible for: Trust Finance Officer

The Spire Church of England Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly organised and professionally skilled Chief Finance Officer to lead the finance function across our growing Multi-Academy Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and strategic development of a collaborative and values-driven Trust currently comprising six schools.

Working closely with the CEO, COO and school leaders, the Chief Finance Officer will provide high-quality financial management, technical accounting expertise and compliance oversight across the Trust. 

The successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership and management of the Trust’s finance functions.

• Play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and audit assurance across the Trust

• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports

• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial planning

• Lead audit preparation and statutory compliance

• Ensure strong financial controls and regulatory compliance

• Provide financial advice and analysis to leaders and Directors

• Contribute to the continued development of finance systems and processes

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Applications from finalists with significant relevant experience may also be considered

• Has strong financial management and technical accounting skills

• Can communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues

• Is highly organised, proactive and solution-focused

• Ideally has experience within the education section

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to shape and develop finance systems within a growing and successful Trust

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team

• Professional development opportunities

• A values-led working environment focused on improving outcomes for children and young people with a track record of success

As part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Emily Kolb, COO. Please apply via eTeach.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Interviews: Friday 10th July 2026