Finance Business Partner

Dedicate Recruitment is working in partnership with this high performing multi academy Trust working across Leicestershire.

The Trust is seeking to appoint a driven and proactive Finance Business Partner who will support and enhance the Trust finance function and supporting trust schools to deliver a first-class financial service to enable pupils and staff to reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role involves:

• Provide efficient and stringent financial assistance to support Headteachers on all aspects of financial management.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of school budgets and forecasts including the five-year strategic plan
• Accruals and prepayments
• Conduct regular audits of school financial processes in line with Trust policies and compliance.
• Provide a high level of customer service when dealing with senior leaders and Trust stakeholders
• Providing financial ‘coaching’
• Knowledge of PS Financials and IMP Budgeting desirable

The successful Finance Business Partner will be educated to A Level or equivalent with a finance related qualification to NVQ Level 3 or AAT. You will have a good knowledge of management accounting, budgeting reporting and can explain complex financial information in simple terms. This is a customer facing role and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential and you can establish positive relationships easily.

You will manage multiple workstreams effectively and within strict timelines. This is a varied and busy role and in return you will be joining a Trust which offers excellent benefits such as free parking, a competitive pension package, staff perks, an Employee Assistance Programme and CPD.

This is a hybrid role which requires travel to schools, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year. Car driver essential.

Closing date: Midnight Monday 28th October 2024

Interviews: W/c 4th November 2024

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