Finance Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial insight, support and reporting across key curriculum areas, enabling the organisation to make informed, strategic decisions.

The Organisation

The education provider we are recruiting for is committed to delivering exceptional learning opportunities that empower students to achieve their potential. Set within a supportive and inclusive environment, they pride themselves on their strong community values, innovative approach, and dedication to continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with budget holders to review spend, forecast accurately, and manage variances
• Produce and support monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Analyse real-time financial data and model different scenarios to assess impact of decisions
• Monitor budgets, income, and expenditure to ensure accuracy and control
• Support year-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance requirements
• Improve financial processes, systems usage, and reporting efficiency

Essential Requirements

• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Confident working with and advising non-finance managers and senior stakeholders
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills with high attention to detail
• Good understanding of financial controls, regulations, and governance
• Professional finance qualification or part-qualified status (AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best.
• Professional development opportunities to help you progress.
• Attractive pension scheme to secure your future.
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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