Finance Business Partner

About Star Central

Star Central is a vibrant and thriving Multi‑Academy Trust based across the West Midlands area. The role is based across the Trust, requiring travel to designated academies or other suitable locations. The team includes experts from diverse professional backgrounds working to support the community and provide outstanding support services.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and management support across designated schools in the West Midlands, supplementing the Trust’s Central Finance Team. The post holder will lead the financial operations, processes, reporting and planning in their designated areas.

• Have a sound understanding of budgeting and financial management processes, preferably in an educational establishment.
• Have a sound understanding of purchase‑to‑pay processes and procurement policies, and be able to provide value for money, efficiency and control.
• Have experience of system and process development within a finance team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of developing constructive relationships with non‑financial stakeholders.

Competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans are offered as part of the benefits package.

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. We aim for a workforce that is representative of society and each employee feels respected. We are committed to equality and fairness in recruitment and employment practices and do not discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.