Finance Trustee (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking a Finance Trustee to provide strategic oversight of its financial health, sustainability, risk, and value for money. Working with fellow trustees, committee members, and executive leaders, the trustee will review financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans. They will support audit and assurance processes, challenge major financial decisions and investment priorities, and help ensure effective controls and responsible use of funds. The role also contributes to collective governance and supports the organization’s long-term objectives. Candidates should be strategic finance professionals with experience in finance, accounting, audit, banking, investment, risk, commercial management, or a related field; education-sector experience is not required. They should be confident interpreting financial information, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting informed board-level decisions. Strong judgment, collaborative working, and the confidence to ask probing questions are important. Candidates should also communicate complex financial matters clearly and be motivated to contribute their expertise in support of educational outcomes.