Interim Chief Finance Operations Officer

Wiltshire

Negotiable

• Raj Basra
• Practice Delivery Director

Interim Chief Finance Operating Officer (FCOO) - Multi Academy Trust

Interim 6 months day rate contract
Wiltshire - 3 days onsite & 3 days WFH

We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Finance Operating Officer to support a Multi Academy Trust during a transition period. Reporting to the CEO, the role will provide strategic and hands on leadership across finance, operations, IT, estates and health & safety, HR and GDPR/data protection. You will also be line managing three people.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, operations, IT, estates and health & safety, HR and GDPR/data protection.
• Line manage three staff members.
• Deliver financial governance and operational oversight across multiple sites.

• Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a MAT or education, working across multiple sites is essential. SEND experience would be desirable.
• Strong track record in operations, IT oversight, and compliance.
• Strong experience of estates and health & safety.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection.
• Experience of change management/turnaround.
• Proven ability to deliver impact quickly in an interim role.
• Excellent stakeholder and governance experience.

Interview & start are being conducted in February 2026.

If you have the expertise above, please apply now! Or alternatively, for more information, please contact Raj on / .

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