Chief Operations and Financial Officer

at  Inspiration Trust

Academy: Trust Central
Category: Central Services Finance
Start Date: February 2025
Closing Date: Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Job Weeks: All Year Round
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Job Reference: OCT20245688

SALARY: £110,000 TO £120,000 PER ANNUM

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Chief Operations & Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, driving both operational and financial excellence.
As Chief Operations & Financial Officer you will lead a broad portfolio encompassing financial strategy, operational efficiency, and risk management, ensuring that your business functions align (Finance, Estates IT, Marketing and Governance) to achieve sustainable growth and organisational success.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ROLE WILL BE:

Oversee the financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure sound financial performance.
Lead operational strategy and execution, optimising resources, and driving improvements across business units.
Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory frameworks, while identifying growth opportunities and efficiencies.
Work closely with the executive team to set organisational objectives and build a culture of high performance.
Manage risk and mitigation strategies, ensuring robust financial and operational controls are in place.
Ensure excellent oversight of projects; growth and departmental performance.