Interim Finance Business Partner

As a Finance Business Partner within a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, you will play a pivotal role in supporting one secondary and 3 primary schools to deliver robust financial management and strategic decision-making. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing insight and challenge to ensure resources are used effectively to improve educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead on budgeting and forecasting for allocated academies, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives.
  • Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary to senior leaders and principals.
• Business Partnering
  • Work closely with Headteachers, senior leadership teams, and budget holders to support financial decision-making.
  • Translate financial data into actionable insights, influencing operational and strategic plans.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems across the Trust.
  • Promote best practice and financial literacy among non-finance stakeholders.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in education, public sector, or not-for-profit essential
• Proficiency in financial systems and strong Excel skills.

• Commercially astute with a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.