Are you a commercially-minded CFO ready to shape the financial future of a growing organisation? We're seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to drive strategy, lead financial operations, and play a key role in executive decision-making during an exciting phase of growth. Why this role? As CFO, you'll partner directly with the CEO and COOs, influencing business-wide decisions and ensuring long-term financial health across 14 departments. This is more than a finance role it's a strategic leadership opportunity where your insight and direction will directly impact the organisation's success. You ll lead a small, capable finance team, balancing hands-on involvement with high-level strategic oversight. From setting financial direction and managing risk to producing accurate, timely reporting, your expertise will underpin sound decision-making at every level. What we offer:

• Flexible working hours to support work life balance
• Hybrid working Ellesmere Port base with remote flexibility
• Performance-related pay
• Private healthcare benefits
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays

• A seasoned CFO or senior finance professional with a proven record of delivering robust financial strategies
• A strategic thinker who can partner with a dynamic Executive Team and challenge constructively at board level
• Strong leadership skills, including experience developing high-performing finance teams and driving improvement
• Someone comfortable operating across all levels from hands-on finance tasks to boardroom leadership
• It is not vital that you have experience in Education finance, however, you should be eager to learn and adapt to the challenges that exist within the sector.