Chief Financial Officer
Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a high‑performing and growing multi‑academy trust providing exceptional education across 11 schools and five nurseries. We serve more than 8,000 children from nursery through to advanced level study and employ over 1,000 staff.
Employment Details
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Salary: £98,040 – £117,064
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: BEST House, Shefford, Bedfordshire
Start date: September 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of finance across the Trust, working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and school leaders to support the delivery of BEST’s vision and strategic priorities.
- Ensure financial planning, reporting and controls are robust, transparent and aligned to improving educational outcomes.
- Lead the central finance team and provide expert advice to academy and nursery leaders, enabling them to focus on delivering excellence in education.
- Play a key role in Trust growth, including financial due diligence for new schools joining BEST, and strengthen systems, processes and financial governance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, ensuring public funds are used effectively and deliver value for money.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Significant leadership experience, ideally within the education sector.
- Strong financial acumen, strategic insight and the ability to lead complex organisations.
- Effective communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Integrity, resilience and commitment to high standards, equality and safeguarding.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks and references, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenna Everett at Satis Education on 07593583047 or email jenna@satiseducation.co.uk.
Application deadline: 9.00am Friday 15 May 2026. Interviews: Wednesday 20 May 2026.
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Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a high‑performing and growing multi‑academy trust providing exceptional education across 11 schools and five nurseries. We serve more than 8,000 children from nursery through to advanced level study and employ over 1,000 staff.
Employment Details
Contract: Full‑time, permanentSalary: £98,040 – £117,064Accountable to: Chief Executive OfficerLocation: BEST House, Shefford, BedfordshireStart date: September 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of finance across the Trust, working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees and school leaders to support the delivery of BEST’s vision and strategic priorities.
- Ensure financial planning, reporting and controls are robust, transparent and aligned to improving educational outcomes.
- Lead the central finance team and provide expert advice to academy and nursery leaders, enabling them to focus on delivering excellence in education.
- Play a key role in Trust growth, including financial due diligence for new schools joining BEST, and strengthen systems, processes and financial governance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, ensuring public funds are used effectively and deliver value for money.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Significant leadership experience, ideally within the education sector.
- Strong financial acumen, strategic insight and the ability to lead complex organisations.
- Effective communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Integrity, resilience and commitment to high standards, equality and safeguarding.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks and references, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenna Everett at Satis Education on 07593583047 or email jenna@satiseducation.co.uk.
Application deadline: 9.00am Friday 15 May 2026. Interviews: Wednesday 20 May 2026.
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