Finance Business Partner

Role: Finance Business Partner X2
Type: Permanent
Salary: 46,000 - 52,000
Hybrid Working: 2-3 days on-site per week
Location: South Yorkshire

Sellick Partnership are supporting a growing Multi Academy Trust in South Yorkshire with the recruitment of two Finance Business Partners.

These are excellent opportunities to join a collaborative central finance team, providing strategic financial support across either a cluster of 3 secondary schools or 4 primary schools.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial business partnering to Headteachers and senior leaders
Lead on budget setting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Monitor budgets and provide financial insight and challenge to stakeholders
Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet responsibility
Line manage Finance Officer(s) and support their development
Drive continuous improvement and value for money initiatives across the Trust

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Strong management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting experience
Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills

Experience with in a Multi Academy Trust, school, or public sector environment is desirable
Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence decision-making

If you believe you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Strategic Finance Business Partner, please apply directly or contact Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership for more information. Due to the nature of the requirement, interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received.

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