Deputy Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking an ambitious, highly skilled and conscientious qualified accountant to join our central team as Deputy CFO. This is a key leadership role within our Trust, working closely with and reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational financial management of tour Trust, ensuring the highest standards of financial control, compliance and value for money. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and growing Multi Academy Trust, where finance is integral to driving school improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for young people. You will support the CFO in delivering a robust financial strategy, overseeing budget setting and monitoring, strengthening financial systems and processes, and providing high-quality financial insight to school and Trust leaders. We are looking for someone who: is a fully qualified accountant has strong financial management and leadership experience can communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders has a proactive, solution-focused approach and high attention to detail is committed to continuous improvement and high standards. This role provides a genuine opportunity to make a significant impact across a Trust that is committed to excellence, strong culture and long-term sustainability. Resilience Multi Academy Trust is proud to do things differently. We have a reputation for high expectations, strong relationships, and a commitment to the development of both colleagues and students. As a growing Trust, there are excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression