Following aninternal promotion, we're seeking an experienced and highly credible SeniorFinance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is a fast-paced,high-impact role where you'll work closely with school leaders to navigatecomplex challenges, drive improvement and support strategic decision-making.We're looking for someone who can quickly build trust, thrive in a dynamicenvironment and make a positive impact from day one.
About You:
You're a qualified finance professional withstrong commercial acumen and a passion for partnering with stakeholders todrive performance and improvement. You have a proven track record of buildingcredible relationships, influencing decision-making and translating complexfinancial information into clear, actionable insight.
This is a highly visible,relationship-focused role. You'll regularly work alongside leaders in oursecondary schools, typically visiting schools each week, with occasional visitsto primary schools and other Trust locations. As such, you'll be someone whoenjoys building relationships in person, quickly establishes credibilitythrough sound judgement and is confident providing both support andconstructive challenge to senior stakeholders.
Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused,you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and competingdemands are the norm. You enjoy bringing clarity to complex situations,balancing multiple priorities and identifying opportunities for improvementbefore issues escalat. Adaptable and highly organised, you're comfortablenavigating change and driving continuous improvement. Most importantly, you'remotivated by the opportunity to use your financial expertise to make ameaningful difference to the outcomes and opportunities available to youngpeople.
In thisrole, you will:
- Act as a trusted advisor to school leadershipteams, influencing strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-termfinancial planning.
- Deliver insightful financial reporting thatsupports informed decision-making.
- Lead and support improvement initiatives thatenhance financial processes, reporting and value across the Trust.
- Support procurement activity, business cases andincome generation initiatives.
- Champion strong financial controls, complianceand best practice across your academies.
You’llthrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy building trusted relationships with a widerange of stakeholders and quickly establish credibility with those you workwith.
- Are commercially minded and confident providingboth support and constructive challenge to decision-makers.
- Have a proactive approach, identifyingopportunities and addressing issues before they escalat.
- Can translate complex financial information intoclear, practical recommendations that drive action.
- Remain resilient and effective when managingcompeting priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complexsituations and supporting leaders through change.
- Are passionate about making a meaningful impactthrough strong financial leadership.
About the FinanceDepartment:
The Finance Department is a collective of over 20 financeprofessionals and play a pivotal role in strengthening Creative EducationTrust’s ability to deliver exceptional opportunities for young people. As astrategic partner to schools, central teams and the Executive Board, thedepartment provides the insight, leadership and financial stewardship thatensure resources are used wisely and aligned with the Trust’s ambition forimprovement and long‑term sustainability. The Team’s work enables confident decision‑making and ensures every financialchoice supports the mission to improve opportunities across all of thecommunities we serve.
Alongside its strategic leadership, the department maintainsthe robust financial operations that underpin the Trust’s resilience andeffectiveness. From planning and reporting to the vital Accounts Payable andReceivable functions, the team ensures high‑quality, timely and transparentprocesses that uphold strong financial governance and support colleagues andpartners with professionalism and reliability. Together, this purposefulapproach empowers Creative Education Trust to operate with clarity, integrityand ambition - ensuring resources reach the classrooms and students where theymake the greatest difference.
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Senior Finance Business Partner in City of Westminster employer: Creative Education Trust
Wrenn School is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive learning environment, where teachers are encouraged to inspire students and develop their potential. With a strong commitment to professional development and collaboration within the Creative Education Trust, staff have ample opportunities for growth and innovation. Set in beautiful grounds with excellent facilities, Wrenn School promotes a culture of respect, hard work, and enjoyment in learning, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to thrive.
