Question What to look for in the answer Desire for the role: Why do you want the job of CFO? You would want to see if the candidate has: Thoroughly researched the MAT Expressed their passion and enthusiasm for the role Identified how they would be a good fit for the MAT Past experience: What size budget(s) have you managed in the past, and what size of budget are you open to managing? This question is designed to invite the candidate to discuss their prior experiences and abilities, and whether they are confident in their skills to manage both the MAT budget and the budgets of individual schools. This means the answer should demonstrate confidence in managing both small and large budgets, and display an understanding of the need to separate these. Reflecting on your financial and accounting experience, recall a difficult situation you encountered while managing other team members, leading a project or advising senior leaders, and explain how you have managed
MAT CFO: interview questions and task
Appointing the right chief finance officer (CFO) is key to supporting the success of your multi-academy trust. Get expert suggestions on what questions to ask at interview, and what to look for in an answer. You'll also find a suggested interview task to test candidates' skill at budget analysis and management.
Last reviewed on 21 February 2022
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