At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and provide strategic insights to support school improvement.
- Company: Join a fantastic organisation in Derbyshire with a hybrid working model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel to local sites and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding senior leaders with your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Part or newly-qualified accountant with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
SF Recruitment are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a fantastic organisation in Derbyshire. This position involves working as a senior finance partner across multiple sites, supporting leadership teams with strategic financial insight and guidance. The strong technical accountant with the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across a large trust. This opportunity would suit someone with experience within a similar position, environment, or industry. You will have strong communication skills and be able to translate complex financial data and support/challenge senior leaders across the organisation. The position offers hybrid working but travel to local sites is required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial planning, including multi-year budgeting and forecasting
- Providing clear, practical financial advice to support school improvement priorities
- Ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and value for money
- Supporting senior leaders to understand the financial impact of decisions
- Promoting consistency and continuous improvement in financial systems and processes
About You
- Be a part or newly-qualified accountant or have equivalent experience
- Full driving license
- Ideally have experience in a multi-site or education setting
- Be able to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights
- Feel confident both supporting and constructively challenging senior leaders
- Be well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to improving processes and outcomes
