Chief Financial Officer

The Training Brokers Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, and risk management in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial leadership and strong operational management skills. This role offers a salary of up to £130,000 per annum and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking organization committed to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or in a similar financial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Experience in strategic planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, estates, HR, and risk management.
• Contribute to organizational-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Financial expertise

HR management

Risk management

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Education for Industry Group

Full-time/ hybrid working

Location: London

Salary: up to £130,000 per annum

About EFI Group

EFI Group is a pioneering education charity delivering outstanding vocational and higher education in fashion, retail, beauty, and apprenticeships. We are not a traditional college or university. We operate at the intersection of industry and education, shaping the workforce of tomorrow through innovative, industry-led programmes that drive real career outcomes.

EFI has grow tremendously in the last few years, from 700 students to 3,600, from 190 staff to 320, and from £5m income to £25m. We now provide a wide range of educational programmes at vocational level and at degree level to a hugely diverse student base.

Based in Central London, we are staunch advocates of inclusive education, firmly believing that everyone deserves access to opportunities, irrespective of background or circumstances. We are committed to breaking down barriers, promoting equality, and ensuring fair access for all students. Our core mission revolves around enhancing student engagement, retention, and progression, driving us forward with unwavering dedication.

About the role

As CFO you will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, estates, HR, and risk management, ensuring that the organisation operates efficiently and sustainably. You will be a key business partner to the CEO and SLT, contributing to organisationl-wide strategy and decision-making.

If you are someone who thrives in an ambitious, non-traditional, and fast-moving environment and wants to join a growing and dynamic educational institution then please do explore our dedicated recruitment microsite, Education for Industry Group - AQ.

If you would like an advising consultants at Anderson Quigley, Sophie Rees or Paul Aristides at ([e-mail] / [e-mail]).

Salary:

Up to £130,000 per annum.