The Senior Schools and Early Years Finance Business Partner is a key role within our Finance Team. Working as part of a supportive team, the Business Partner will become our organisational expert in early yers finance.
This post will manage a team of business partners and be committed to developing a team (alongside a peer that specialises in schools finance)that works together to deliver a good quality schools and early years finance function.
This role will oversee all functions in relation to early years finance, ensuring that early years providers have robust advice and support. They will take the lead in ensuring that funding is set, administered and reported in line with regulatory requirements and that it is paid to providers in a timely and accurate way.
The postholder will help shape and advise on strategy for early years funding and ensure that key funding issues are addressed in a collaborative way with stakeholders. They will be the Schools Forum lead for early years funding and will undertake work to report and advise on key issues.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is inspired to use their skills and knowledge to help us improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will either be a qualified accountant or have significant experience in a finance role. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have proven experience of early years finance / knowledge of early years entitlement offers.
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to effectively lead a team and build positive working relationships with professionals working in our early years as well as other teams across AfC. You will be committed to keeping your knowledge of early years finance up to date and sharing that knowledge with other professionals. You will have good digital and ICT skills and be someone who continuously looks to improve and modernise processes.
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Senior Schools and Early Years Finance Business Partner (Early Years) in Twickenham employer: Achieving for Children
Achieving for Children is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about community service. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working in the vibrant areas of Kingston and Richmond, where your contributions directly impact families and front-line staff. Enjoy a fulfilling role that combines hands-on management with the chance to create safe and welcoming environments for all.
