Finance Business Partner

Salary

Salary: JM1 SCP
28 to SCP
31 £ 39,152 - £41,771 (Actual Salary £16,675.14 - £17,790.59)

Hours: 16.5 per week

Contractual Weeks: Term Time only plus 5 additional weeks during school holidays

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Finance Team as Finance Business Partner.

Finance Business Partners work as part of the Finance Team to deliver a financial support service to schools, including the delivery of a service level agreement to manage schools' high level financial functions.

To undertake this role successfully you will need to be totally committed to the provision of a high-quality service to schools. You will have experience of financial planning and forecasting for schools and of supporting and challenging Headteachers and Governing Bodies. You will be innovative with a strong focus on continuous service improvement. You will need to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships.

If you think that you have the skills and enthusiasm to carry out this role, we would love to hear from you. There is also the potential for an increase in hours in the future.

To find out more about the position please read the job description and person specification. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Pascale Dunning, School Finance Support Manager.

You can find out more about the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, including our vision and values, on our website.

Lighthouse Schools Partnership supports Equal Opportunities Employment. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all successful applicants.

Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm Monday, 16th March 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Tuesday, 17th March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 19th March 2026.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.