Finance Business Partner

Are you a finance professional who wants to use your expertise to make a genuine difference to children's lives?

Do you enjoy working alongside school leaders to ensure resources are used effectively, sustainably, and in ways that maximise opportunities and outcomes for children?

Flying High Partnership is seeking a collaborative Finance Business Partner to join our growing Finance Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for:

• Finance professionals looking to move into a true business partnering role where they can influence strategy and decision-making
• School finance leaders seeking an opportunity to have impact across multiple schools
• Qualified, part-qualified or experienced finance professionals with strong business partnering and financial planning expertise, who enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders
• Individuals who want to use their financial expertise to make a lasting impact on children, schools and communities

If you enjoy turning financial data into meaningful insight, building trusted relationships and supporting leaders to make informed decisions, this could be your next career move.

About Flying High

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 39 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by an ambitious vision:

Together we will create unique, exceptional and sustainable schools that inspire communities and empower children.

Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement and ensures every child thrives. Through high-quality professional learning, leadership development and a culture of collaboration, we are committed to growing exceptional teachers, support staff and leaders who make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Whether working in our schools or as part of our Central Team, every colleague plays an important role in helping us deliver outstanding experiences and opportunities for the children and communities we serve.

The Role

This is far more than a traditional finance role.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with Headteachers, School Business Leads and senior leaders across a portfolio of schools, providing both strategic financial leadership and practical support. Your role will help schools achieve financial sustainability while ensuring resources are directed towards improving educational outcomes for children.

You will act as a trusted adviser and critical friend, supporting leaders with financial planning, budget management, forecasting and decision-making. You'll provide professional challenge, identify opportunities for improvement and help schools make informed choices that balance financial sustainability with educational priorities.

A key aspect of this role is relationship building. While your base will be our Head Office in Chilwell, this is not a desk-bound position. Regular travel to schools across the partnership is essential, allowing you to work directly with leaders, understand individual school contexts and provide high-quality support where it has the greatest impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Providing financial analysis, insight and strategic advice to senior leaders
• Developing financial models and scenario plans to support decision making
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies
• Producing and presenting financial reports to school leaders and governors
• Supporting schools to maintain strong financial controls and compliance
• Coaching and developing School Business Leads and school finance teams

• Contributing to Partnership-wide projects, improvements and strategic initiatives

• Supporting schools to achieve sustainable financial performance whilst maintaining a clear focus on children and educational outcomes

What We Offer

At Flying High Partnership, we believe that great people deserve great support. We are committed to helping our colleagues thrive professionally, personally and financially.

As part of our…