At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools with financial strategy and operational advice to enhance education.
- Company: Join the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, a thriving family of schools.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, online courses, counselling sessions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid working environment with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent and finance experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 36582 - 40446 £ per year.
Are you passionate about financial strategy and supporting schools to thrive? Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity!
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, NG34 9DL
Salary: £36,582 - £40,446 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
About Us: The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We have grown to serve twenty-four academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.
Finance Business Partner - The Role:
As Finance Business Partner, you will be the key financial advisor to schools within the Trust. You will provide high-quality financial operational support, helping school leaders make decisions that put pupils at the heart of their planning. Working hybrid from Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy, you will guide schools through financial forecasting, budgeting, payroll management, and procurement, ensuring compliance with Trust and Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide financial operational advice as the first point of contact for schools on day-to-day finance matters
- Review management accounts, financial forecasts, and school payroll data, providing detailed commentary and support
- Guide schools through annual budgeting processes and assist with financial planning
- Facilitate procurement activities including service contracts, licenses, and insurance within authority limits
- Ensure schools comply with Trust financial procedures and regulatory requirements
- Support Head Teachers with income-generating activities and funding bid opportunities
- Assist with business cases for new school development plans
- Deliver school-level finance reports and manage census figure uploads
- Implement new financial systems and provide training as needed
You:
- Hold Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards completion)
- Have experience working in a finance role within the education sector
- Demonstrate strong understanding of financial controls, strategic planning, and budgetary management
- Are proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Can explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS Clearance
- Show empathy with Church of England values and understand safeguarding requirements
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Over 70 online courses to support development
- 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance
- Free of charge counselling sessions
- Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone, or computer with same day appointments
- Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Competitive annual leave entitlements for support staff colleagues
- Favourable T&Cs for all colleagues to include enhanced HR policies for all colleagues
- Opportunities for PPA at home for most teaching roles
- Internal and external CPD and Networks for all colleagues
- Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halford's cycle to work scheme
Interviews: Monday 5th October 2026 (timings to be confirmed)
To submit your CV for this exciting opportunity, click Apply today!
Finance Business Partner in Sleaford employer: Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
At Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing and inclusive environment where community engagement and outdoor learning are integral to our ethos. As part of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, we offer exceptional professional development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to counselling services and a competitive pension scheme. Join us in shaping the future of our students while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant school community.
Contact Details:
Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Recruitment Team
