Job Description

Reference number

BUC13712

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

10 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

23 Jun 2025

Contact email

Nwakley@chilternway.org



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Overview

Join one of the UK's most ambitious and innovative trusts. We're growing fast, thinking differently, and redefining what's possible for young people.



If you're an exceptional financial leader ready to step into a role with real influence, this is your moment.

Salary Type:

Leadership

Salary details:

80k - 100k flexible package based on qualifications and experience

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time | 37 hours/week | 52 weeks/year

Closing date:

23/06/2025 00:00

Interviews to be held:

TBA

Start date:

September 2025



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About us

Chiltern Way Academy Trust (CWAT) is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy, providing cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH. We currently have four campuses, with two secondary schools, one primary school and one combined school.


www.chilternway.org
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About the role

As CFO, you'll be more than a finance lead - you'll be a partner, a strategist, and a core architect of our future.




You will:

Lead the strategic financial direction of a Trust that is redefining education Partner with the CEO, Trustees, and Exec Team to maximise educational and social impact Drive excellence in governance, compliance, and value for money Develop and empower a high-performing, future-facing finance function Bring insight and help us grow smarter, model innovative income streams and deliver sustainable growth Play a critical role in system-wide change
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About you

We're seeking a strategic and values-led CFO who brings:



Full professional accounting qualification (CCAB: CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)


Senior financial leadership experience, ideally in a multi-site or public sector organisation


Strategic thinking combined with operational quality and an appetite for scale and innovation


Evidence of delivering long-term financial sustainability, strategic growth, and value creation


Clarity, confidence, and credibility when engaging diverse stakeholders


A passion for inclusion, education, and transforming lives
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Other information

To find out more please contact: Natasha Wakley, HR Administrator




Tel No: 01296 622 157


Email: Nwakley@chilternway.org
Please check out our website for more details and an application form www.chilternway.org or apply via https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142695/EDV-2025-CWA-28811

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.