Director of Finance in Bolton

As a Director of Finance in Bolton, you will lead the financial direction for an education setting within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring financial information is clear and useful for decision-making. You will oversee day-to-day finance activity and help the organisation use its resources responsibly.

• Permanent and qualified Senior Finance opportunity within the Education sector
• Hybrid working with a fantastic team

• This is much more than a traditional finance leadership role. As Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Trust, influencing decision-making at the highest level, and ensuring our long-term financial sustainability.
• As we continue to strengthen and develop our organisation, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees and senior leaders, providing expert financial leadership and contributing to the future success of the Trust.
• Unlike many larger organisations, this role offers genuine visibility, influence, and collaboration. You will have a respected voice around the Executive Team table, helping to shape strategic priorities and ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise opportunities and outcomes for children.
• Leading an established and experienced central finance team, you will oversee all aspects of financial management including strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, audit, treasury management, and regulatory compliance. You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the Trust.
• The Trust offers a unique opportunity: we are large enough to provide stability, high-quality systems, and professional challenge, yet small enough for your expertise, ideas, and leadership to have a visible and lasting impact on our future direction.

• We are seeking an exceptional finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision and a commitment to making a difference.
• We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant senior leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering organisational improvement through effective financial management, governance and strategic leadership.
• We welcome applications from talented finance professionals across education, the public sector, industry, and professional practice. We recognise that outstanding strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and financial expertise can be developed in a variety of settings.
• You may already be working as a Chief Finance Officer, Director of Finance, Deputy CFO, Head of Finance or senior finance leader within education, the public sector, charity sector, professional practice or industry.
• You will bring a strong strategic mindset, excellent analytical and financial planning skills and significant experience in governance, audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• You will be an exceptional communicator, able to build trusted relationships with Trustees, senior leaders, and external stakeholders, translating complex financial information into clear, practical, and actionable insights.
• Importantly, you will be an inspirational leader who values people as much as processes.