Finance Director

Job title and organisation: Finance Director - Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

Salary: Grade L19 £80,655 FTE

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location: York

Closing Date and Time: Friday 11 September 2026 at Midday

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director, or an ambitious and suitably qualified individual, to join the Central Executive Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust.

The Finance Director will provide leadership and management of all aspects of finance, as well as being a key member of the Trust's Strategic Leadership Team. The role will fulfil the Chief Financial Officer function (CFO) when representing the Trust. You will also have responsibility for financial management, providing technical leadership and support in all accounting matters across the Trust.

The role will include regular reporting and the production of high-quality reports in a timely manner enabling informed decisions to be made. The Finance Director will keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the Board of Trustees with strategic financial information to enable them to make informed financial decisions. You also will be responsible for the operational line management of the finance function, managing all financial accounting and transactional finance for the Trust.

The Finance Director will monitor financial performance and drive change within the finance operation of the Trust, bringing greater efficiency. Robust systems, processes and controls will be implemented, ensuring all financial information is up-to-date and reporting is in line with required annual financial returns.

This role will be largely based at the Trust's Central Office located at Archbishop Holgate's School, York. Occasional visits to other Pathfinder schools will also be necessary as part of the role. Pathfinder currently has schools within York, Malton, Welburn, Selby and Leeds.

Full-time, permanent position with the possibility of part-time working (four days a week). Flexibility around hybrid working. We are keen to attract the right candidate and would welcome a conversation about how the role could work for you.

The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and their own means of transport between sites.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

An Application form can be downloaded from our website:

Vacancies - Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form via post or email to:

Mr A Daly, Chief Executive Officer

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

Archbishop Holgate's School

Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

Email: [email protected]

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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