Part Time MAT CFO
Salary/Rate:£68,000-£72,000 FTE
Sector:Education: Finance & Resources
Location:South Kent
Job type:Part Time
Job ref:MT1310
Post Date:October 13, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Mark Taylor
Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment
About the Role
My client is an innovative multi-academy trust based in the south Kent looking now to make the key appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer on a part time basis, with the skills and experience to provide strategic management and leadership of the financial, commercial, and business operations of the Trust.
The chosen candidate will be able to successfully lead the finance team, bringing in-depth knowledge and actively contributing to the development of efficient finance systems and process, with a robust but pragmatic internal controls.
You must be a fully qualified accountant with strong business acumen and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven experience in delivering a high-quality service in an Academy or MAT setting will be hugely advantageous, but applications from senior finance professionals from the charity or local authority setting are welcomed. Robust leadership traits and strong stakeholder management skills is essential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who is looking to excel in an inspiring and changing environment, with a natural interest in the education sector.
My client is looking for someone on a part time basis of 1-2 days per week.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
The chosen candidate will be able to successfully lead the finance team, bringing in-depth knowledge and actively contributing to the development of efficient finance systems and process, with a robust but pragmatic internal controls.
You must be a fully qualified accountant with strong business acumen and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven experience in delivering a high-quality service in an Academy or MAT setting will be hugely advantageous, but applications from senior finance professionals from the charity or local authority setting are welcomed. Robust leadership traits and strong stakeholder management skills is essential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who is looking to excel in an inspiring and changing environment, with a natural interest in the education sector.
My client is looking for someone on a part time basis of 1-2 days per week.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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