Sevenoaks School, a world‑leading, coeducational day and boarding school with a long tradition of innovation and excellence, is seeking an outstanding Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
Founded in 1432 and recognised for its lively, cosmopolitan and open‑minded community, Sevenoaks provides an exceptional education to students from over 75 nationalities. The School’s commitment to enquiry, openness, integrity, empathy, analysis, courage and wellbeing sits at the heart of school life, and these principles guide the work of all staff across the campus.
The CFO will play a central role in ensuring the Family of Schools’ financial health and long-term sustainability, aligning financial strategy with Sevenoaks’ educational vision and supporting high-quality outcomes for pupils. Reporting directly to the Head and working closely with the Governing Body, the CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, capital planning, risk management and procurement.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO will combine strong financial acumen and commercial awareness with the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence needed to contribute effectively to collaborative leadership. The role involves developing and implementing financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing robust analysis to support decision-making.
The successful candidate will bring substantial senior financial management experience, including strategy development, engagement at board level, and oversight of complex financial systems. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work strategically and operationally, and to lead and develop high-performing teams. Candidates should be academically strong, emotionally intelligent, and able to communicate clearly and concisely with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
This is a significant opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is committed to supporting the future success of Sevenoaks School through excellent financial stewardship and strategic leadership.
A candidate brief including details of how to apply can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/95383
CVs and covering letters should be submitted by the closing date of 9:00am GMT Friday 20 February.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
