This successful Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Your new company Forward Education Trust (FET) is a forward-thinking and evolving MAT of 6 special schools in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell, with a head office in Birmingham. As with any appointment within the Trust, your role will contribute to its continued growth and success-ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standards of education and care, empowering them to achieve their full potential as they progress through their education into independent adult lives.Your new role This pivotal appointment will form part of the strategic leadership team, helping to shape the Trust''s overall strategy and financial direction while driving operational efficiency and effectiveness. As CFOO, you will provide robust financial governance and act as a strategic business partner to the headteachers. You''ll support and influence budgetary management and financial forecasting across the Trust. Additionally, you will lead several outsourced operational contracts-including Facilities Management, IT, Cleaning and Catering-overseeing procurement and the re-tendering of services to ensure value and quality.What you''ll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a qualified Finance Director, with a background in a Multi-Academy Trust or a similar educational setting. You''ll bring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships ..... full job details .....