Finance Business Partner | School Trust | Tower Hamlets, East London
Are you an experienced school finance professional who can confidently advise headteachers on budgets and financial planning?
We’re recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join the central finance team of a growing school trust. Based at its head office in Tower Hamlets, you will also spend considerable time on-site supporting schools across the trust.
Finance Business Partner role
- Advise headteachers and budget holders on budgets, spending and financial decisions.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and clear, practical commentary.
- Lead budget setting, forecasting and monitoring across a portfolio of schools.
- Identify financial risks, savings and opportunities to improve the use of resources.
- Support financial modelling, benchmarking, operational finance and audits.
Finance Business Partner Specification
- School finance experience is essential, including directly advising headteachers on their budgets.
- Fully or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA.
- Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
- The ability to explain financial information clearly and constructively challenge spending decisions.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
This is an opportunity to use your school finance expertise to help leaders make informed decisions that support pupils and school improvement.
The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Finance Business Partner employer: Ribbons & Reeves
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on professional development, ongoing training, and small class sizes, we empower our staff to thrive while fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration. Join us to be part of a team that values impactful mentorship and prioritises the growth of both students and educators alike.
