Chief Finance Officer (with operational responsibility)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our ambitious and innovative trust. From September 2026, we wish to appoint an experienced candidate to lead the financial and operational management of the Trust on a full-time basis. The CFO will play a critical role in providing clear and balanced expert advice to the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will report to the CEO. Working closely alongside her and the Board of Trustees, the new post holder will have the opportunity to shape, support and lead strategic change, as well as ensuring optimal day to day operational management of the Trust. Aspire is geographically spread across Buckinghamshire, and the CFO will travel regularly to our different sites. The Finance Team is based in Aylesbury and the central Trust team is largely based in High Wycombe. We are also currently supporting other schools in Gloucestershire and Outer London. The CFO will oversee the areas of Finance, Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology, assisted by an experienced team of managers who lead each area. You must be a qualified accountant who believes that financial management is a tool to change lives. You will demonstrate understanding that every line in a budget represents an opportunity for a child. You will be a strategic orchestrator who can navigate the complexities of trust finances while ensuring that resources are deployed fairly and strategically to support our students. Whether you have developed your career in education or another field, you will have a deep moral purpose and a passion for securing the best possible outcomes for children and young people.