Purpose of the Role
The Finance Strategy Lead will provide high-level strategic financial leadership to support the school’s long-term financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This interim role will focus on financial strategy, scenario planning and strengthening financial decision making processes, working in close partnership with the Head, Governors, and Senior Leadership Team.
The interim Finance Strategy Lead will act as a key advisor, offering expert input into financial planning, forecasting and risk management, while providing constructive oversight and challenge to the financial operations led by the Director of Finance. The role will also review and support the school’s commercial activities and asset management to ensure value for money and a positive cash flow.
The Director of Finance will continue to lead the day-to-day financial operations and will provide management information to the Financial Strategy Lead to support strategic review.
Line Management Responsibility This role will report to the Head and have line management responsibility of Director of Finance
Key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support the school's long term sustainability
- Develop and oversee the delivery of medium to long term financial strategies aligned to the school's educational and operational priorities
- Undertake scenario planning and financial modelling to inform future decision making Monitor changes in the external financial, political and economic environment and assess potential impacts on the school
- Lead financial elements of strategic initiatives, including capital investment planning and sustainability review
Financial Oversight and Advisory
- Review and challenge financial plans, budgets, forecasts and management accounts produced by the Director of Finance and their team.
- Support the preparation of financial reports and strategic papers for Governors and committees
- Advise on risk management strategies and financial controls to strengthen the school’s financial resilience
- Provide expert advice
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Westfield Health Plan
- Free Lunch
- Access to the gym and the swimming pool
How to apply
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/vacancies.To apply, please complete an application form (we do not accept CVs as an educational institution) and submit this, together with a covering letter to the People team at [email protected]. If you would like a conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact Zoe Weaver, Director of People at 01462 650850.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which will be immediately detached from your application.
St Chris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Chris is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicants from all suitably qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability or age.
The closing date for applications for this role is 9.00 am on Wednesday 13 August
2025.Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 August 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
