James Wright
Chief Financial Officer @Astrea Academy Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer @Astrea Academy Trust
Sheffield, GB
EDUCATION
Aston University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Managerial & Administrative Studies
St Edwards School Oxford
2i, Business Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES WRIGHT
James is an experienced CFO and Finance Director with experience across a variety of national and international education, corporate, charity and start-up finance functions.James brings extremely well developed strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and boardroom influencing skills, as well as advanced financial modelling and analysis. Recent roles have demonstrated senior financial leadership, guiding change in a complex, matrix and global environment.An approachable manner and a well-honed ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels across both large matrix and smaller organisations makes James a valuable leader, mentor and partner within any senior finance team. James is adept at managing teams and ensuring their growth and visibility within an organisation.Strategic and budgetary planning, forecasting and reporting set-up and execution are all core competencies which combine with a passion and aptitude for special projectsRecent focus has been in the commercial area of the education sector to aid in transformation and readiness for the challenging futures ahead.Specialties: School Resource Management Advisor (SRMA)Senior ManagementOrganisation TurnaroundFinance Team leadershipFinancial PlanningFinance ControlFinance Change and TransformationFinance Commercial SupportFinance Business PartneringMentoring and Coaching with the Finance function
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