Chief Financial Officer

NET Academies Trust, Harlow
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Job Ref No. ECC0-48L Position Type: Director Pay Range: Scale 15 Pt 59-63
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 20/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/C 2nd February 2026  

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Join our Senior Leadership Team

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at NET Academies Trust for an experienced and highly skilled Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Senior Leadership Team.

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic financial leader to guide the Trust through its next phase of development. The CFO will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence and long-term sustainability across our multi-academy trust.

As CFO, you will:

  • Provide expert financial leadership and strategic advice
  • Ensure sound financial governance and compliance
  • Oversee all aspects of financial management across the Trust
  • Work closely with the CEO and finance team to support informed decision-making
  • Be a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the Trust's overall vision and success

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving educational organisation with a strong community, collaborative ethos, and stable financial foundation.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in financial leadership at a senior level, preferably in an education or public sector setting
  • A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA)
  • Excellent communication and strategic planning skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively across teams and provide high-quality financial insight and direction

Why join NET Academies Trust:

NET Academies Trust offers a supportive and innovative environment where leaders are empowered to shape the future. With a strong financial position and a shared commitment to excellence, this is a rewarding opportunity for a visionary financial professional.

Please see the MyNewTerm advert for the CFO Recruitment Pack

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/3965/EDV-2025-NAT-03961

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Amanda Shaw
Latton Green Primary Academy
Riddings Lane, Harlow
Essex, CM18 7HT
Telephone: 01279 421567
Email: recruitment@trust.netacademies.net

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