Vacancy Information

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Furness Education Trust

Required for September 2026

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and dedicated professional to work within Furness Education Trust as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will be responsible for the financial development and sustainability of Furness Education Trust and for the financial probity of the whole organisation. They will be responsible for providing the leadership and management of the Trust’s finance, Catering and IT functions, enabling the Trust to work effectively towards its aims. The CFO will support the CEO in their role as the Trust’s accounting officer.

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at furnesseducationtrust.co.uk . Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.

Salary: NJC 43 – 46, £54,495 – £57,665 per annum

Contract: Full time, permanent

Job Reference Code: FET 025/0105

Closing date: 9am Monday 15th June 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 15th June 2026

Interviews: W/C Monday 22nd June 2026