Chief Finance & Operating Officer (CF&OO)
Location: South Yorkshire
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £74,000 DOE
Sellick Partnership are supporting a Multi-Academy Trust in South Yorkshire to recruit a Chief Finance & Operating Officer (CF&OO). This senior leadership role will provide strategic and operational oversight across finance, estates, governance, compliance, risk, HR, and wider operations, helping to ensure strong systems and sustainable growth across the Trust.
Key Responsibilities*Lead financial and operational strategy to support long-term sustainability

*Work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and senior leaders on key decisions

*Oversee finance, estates, HR, ICT, procurement, compliance, and risk functions

*Maintain effective governance, statutory compliance, and controls

*Develop and embed Trust-wide systems, policies, and processes

*Promote a collaborative culture aligned with Trust values

Key Requirements*Senior finance and operational leadership experience, ideally in education/public sector

*Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk frameworks

*Experience with multi-year financial strategies and complex budgets

*Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

*Highly organised with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities

If you’re interested, please get in touch with Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership for more details.
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