Chief Financial Officer

Pure Executive is delighted to be partnering with Anglian Learning to appoint a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to be based in Cambridge. The Chief Finance Officer will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and has executive responsibility for the finance and procurement functions within the Trust. The postholder will be accountable for the financial health of the Trust and managing the financial plan to ensure delivery of the Trust’s strategic and financial objectives. Key requirements:Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex organisationExpertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk managementStrong commercial and procurement experienceProven ability to lead teams and deliver organisational improvementExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, offering a competitive package and a range of employee benefits. If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing, then I want to hear from you. Salary: Leadership Scale L22-L26  £86,803 - £95,735 FTE (Pay award of 3.5% pending), Expected Start Date:  February 2027 (subject to completion of relevant checks) , Closing Date: 2nd October 2026 Interview Date: 14th October 2026 Please submit you CV to Mark Wishart at mark.wishart@prsg.co.uk or apply to this advert. For a full application pack contact me on 01223 209888. A summary of why you are applying and how your skills and experience meet the requirements and person specification for this role will be required prior to submission as will an initial Teams interview. *Regrettably Anglian Learning  are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.