Faye Reizopoulou has 18 years of experience in finance and 11 years in the education sector. She is currently the Deputy CFO at Leigh Academies Trust.
Faye joined Leigh Academies Trust in 2017 as Deputy Finance Director, having led Strood Academy as Director of Finance and Operations. She quickly proved herself to be a seasoned finance professional with her strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
Her exceptional performance and leadership qualities led to her promotion to Deputy CFO in 2021. In this role, Faye has been responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the trust, ensuring financial stability and overseeing the implementation of financial policies and procedures across all schools.
Under Faye’s leadership, Leigh Academies Trust has seen significant improvements in its financial management and has successfully navigated through challenging financial times, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result of her outstanding performance, and following a rigorous nationwide recruitment campaign, Faye has been selected to succeed the current CFO, Steve Avis, who is retiring after eight years of service. Faye’s appointment as CFO is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and exceptional financial acumen.
In her new role, Faye will be responsible for leading the finance team and providing strategic financial leadership to the Trust. She will also be responsible for developing financial strategies that support the Trust’s growth and sustainability while maintaining high standards of financial governance and transparency.
With her extensive experience in financial management and her passion for education, Faye is well-positioned to lead Leigh Academies Trust into the future.
Faye said of her recent appointment:
“I am honoured and humbled to take on this new role as CFO. I am committed to leading our finance team with integrity, transparency, and strategic vision, to support the continued growth and success of our organisation. Together, we will ensure that our financial practices are sound, sustainable, and aligned with our mission and values, as we strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for our academies and its students.”
