Job Description

Purpose, Autonomy and a Sector-Leading Salary

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.

Location

Wendover, Buckinghamshire - with regular presence across the schools

Contract Type

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

Salary

80k - 100k flexible package based on qualifications

and experience

Why Chiltern Way?

In the last two years, we've opened six new provisions--driven by demand for our high-impact, inclusive approach. We're trusted locally, recognised nationally, and determined to build something remarkable.

Exceptional salary - tailored to your credentials, experience and impact

Autonomy to shape financial strategy and influence national education reform

Room to innovate - we welcome commercial thinking, strategic flair, and brave ideas

Unmatched pace and opportunity - we move quickly and smartly

Extraordinary team - high trust, high moral purpose, high challenge, high impact

Values-led culture - committed to innovation, inclusion, and real-world impact

Let's talk. Spend a day with us

This isn't just a job. It's a rare opportunity to join a Trust that's building something extraordinary--fast.

Your Impact

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

What we're looking for:

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

Visit. Talk to us.

01296 622157

hr@chilternway.org

www.chilternway.org

Closing date 23rd June 2025.

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. Chiltern Way Academy Trust will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 80,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CFO-WendoverCampus