Finance Business Partner

Location :
Place Partnership, West Hub (Wakefield)
Start Date :
As Soon As Possible
Final date to receive applications : 01 September 2026 m
Contract :
Full Time, Full Year, Permanent
Salary :
Band H, £35,412 to £38,220

Place Partnership is seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Business Partner to work closely with Academy Leaders and Senior Leadership Teams across our West Hub at the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted advisor, helping leaders make informed financial decisions that support sustainable growth, maximise resources, and improve outcomes for young people.

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with Academy Leaders and Senior Leadership Teams to provide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support. You will deliver management accounts and financial analysis, identify risks and opportunities, develop forecasts and financial models, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and provide clear financial insight that supports effective decision-making and long‑term sustainability across the Trust.

You will build strong relationships with leaders, providing financial insights, challenge, and support to ensure resources are used effectively and strategically. Working collaboratively across the Trust, you will help shape long‑term financial plans, identify opportunities, manage risks, and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

This role is based in the central office in the West Hub, located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical finance skills with excellent stakeholder management abilities. The successful candidate will have:

• AAT Level 4 qualification or part‑qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
• Significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and build productive working relationships.
• High levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire:
Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high‑quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Technology scheme via Smart Tech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health…