Finance Partner

Financial management & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly and annual finance reports, alongside balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure spend is in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
• Ensure forecast reflects key business drivers and risks
• Support Heads of Schools with spending decisions, aligning the Trust goals and values
• Deliver training and other support to new and existing budget holders
• Work with Senior Finance Team to support sound management of budgets, alongside review of ICFPs and income funding
• Prepare annual budgets for schools under the portfolio, working alongside Heads of schools to ensure budgets are accurate and robust

Business partnering & strategy

• Provide financial advice for Heads, Leadership Teams and other budget holders to make informed financial decisions
• Provide financial input into new products and projects
• Influence stakeholders and challenge decisions to ensure the best outcome for pupils
• To ensure effective and efficient delivery of financial support services within the school/college, complying with relevant financial procedures, policies and systems
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and provide financial insight to influence decision making

Governance and risk management

• Ensure financial integrity and compliance with policies
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and control gaps
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting

Other financial aspects

• Support and be involved with internal and external audit requests
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as requested by the Senior finance
• Effective management and reporting of debtors within the relevant schools
• Ensure safe custody of all cash within post holder's schools

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electric and hybrid car scheme, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!