Interim CFO

  • Page Group
  • Apr 23, 2026
Contractor Executive

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with the ability to operate at board level. They will be a strategic thinker able to navigate the increasingly complex and volatile world of academy finances with resilience, a calm, measured approach and a 'can-do' attitude.

Client Details

A trust of 8 schools, in and around the Oxford area with a mission to create excellence through high quality education with collaboration at its heart.

Description

  • Interim CFO role
  • Step into the year end process and manage compliance from day 1
  • Wrap up all reporting duties
  • Manage the team, including deputy CFO, payroll, processing

Profile

  • Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the Not For Profit / public sector
  • Ability to step into the year end / audit process and take charge
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Capability to build relationships with trustees
  • Experience in setting strategy
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the Not For Profit sector
  • A 'can do' attitude with the ability to deliver bad news and offer solutions

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary between £100,000 and £110,000 per annum pro rata
  • Flexible working (2 days WFH, 3 days office)
  • Oxfordshire based