Finance DirectorContract: Full Time, All-Year-Round, Fixed Term for up to 1 year.Hours: 37 hours per week would consider part time.Salary: L25-L29 (£89,830 - £99,067)Start: As soon as possibleOur client is currently seeking an inspiring Finance Director who can provide assurance to the COO, CEO and Board of Trustees over all financial matters, including financial strategy and risk, systems of internal financial control, financial standing, and sustainability of the foundations financial position.The Finance Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer.About you: You will have the ability to operate at both an operational and strategic level, communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as the vision, passion, and presence to create and deliver the financial targets of the organisation.You will be a qualified accountant and a transformational leader with highly developed influencing skills, underpinned by personal resilience and an ability to succeed in a high-profile leadership role.Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.Why work for our client?They are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Their people bring unique perspectives, but they re all driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for makin