St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust is recruiting: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER (CFO) Contract Length: Permanent Salary Range: Highly competitive + benefits Location: Flexible. The nature of work will largely involve the postholder carrying out work at different schools within the Trust. There is also a Head office at Shirley Court, Croydon,CR9 5AS. Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Central Services team at St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, as our Chief Finance Officer. We currently have four secondary schools and twelve primary schools. We are a growing Trust and are supported by the Archdiocese of Southwark to grow to thirty-five schools over the next three to five years. The Chief Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our academies. We are seeking an individual who possesses not only exceptional financial acumen but also a passion for fostering a positive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive. Our Catholic ethos and mission is at the heart of everything we do and we expect candidates to share and embrace those values. The ideal candidate will: Have extensive previous experience of working as part of a Executive Leadership Team. Be able to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences. Share our commitment to transparency and accountability. Play a key role in shaping the strategy of the Trust and en