Finance Director

37 Hours per week – 52 weeks per annum 

Grade 14 Pt 39 to 42 - £65,878 to £71,709  Full Time Salary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Infinity Academies Trust following the retirement of our current postholder we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Financial Director.

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic financial leader to guide the Trust through its next phase of development.  The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence and long-term sustainability across our multi-academy trust, supporting 17 academies.

Leading a small finance team of four key members the postholder has the opportunity to develop and enhance the financial services team to enable key deliverables for the organisation.

As Finance Director, 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 COO and finance team (of four) to support informed decision-making
• Be a key member of the team, contributing to the Trust's overall vision and success

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing 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

As well as an element of hybrid/flexible working, we can offer you eligibility to the LGPS pension fund, employee assistance scheme, support with your continuous professional development including a qualified external coach/mentor and access to HR communities and networks across the education sector.

We openly encourage applications from the diverse communities we serve.

For an informal chat prior to submission or any further details, please contact Michelle Dales, COO michelle.dales@infinityacademies.co.uk

 Closing Date: 02 February 2026

Interviews: during week commencing  09 February 2026