Deputy Chief Financial Officer

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer position centres on leading the Finance Team through monthly management accounts and budget setting cycles, ensuring financial and non‑financial objectives are met. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Who the work supports

24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources. At Sapientia Education Trust, we inspire curiosity, nurture potential, and empower over 8,500 young people across 22 schools to flourish.

How support shows up

Leading the Finance Team through monthly management accounts and budget setting cycles, ensuring financial and non‑financial objectives are met. Provide advice and support to school staff on financial and budgetary matters, ensuring they meet legal requirements and represent best practice. Leading the end‑of‑year accounts, external audit, and internal scrutiny processes to ensure all matters are resolved successfully in collaboration with the Trust’s external auditors a.

The approach that fits

Strong professional approach.

What needs to be in place

• CCAB/CIMA qualified professional with integrity, strong communication and analytical skills.
• The Trust requires a full enhanced DBS check.
• The candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job details

• Full‑time equivalent salary: SCP 40‑48 (£51,356 – £60,208 FTE per annum).
• Hybrid working (one day per week from home after probation).
• Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance.
• Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham College (travel to other sites required).

Requirements mentioned

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA