Finance Business Partner

ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST, Rosherville, Gravesham

Finance Business Partner

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ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST, Rosherville, Gravesham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 27 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 8ffa01c24c0447d48cb0685d1f301b9c

Location ref: Rosherville, Gravesham

Full Job Description

This is a new and exciting role to join our expanding Multi Academy Trust Central Finance Team. The Finance Business Partners work as part of the team, however, are specifically responsible for the financial monitoring, planning and strategy for a group of our Schools. This role reports to the Head of Financial Operations who is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the financial activities of the Trust. You will be a key member of an expanding Central Finance Team which currently maintains the finances for the Trust Central Fund, 2 All-Through, 3 Secondary Schools and 14 Primary Schools. In addition, the central team consists of a Head of Financial Compliance, two Management Accountants and a team of Finance Officers who have responsibility for ensuring all reconciliations and control accounts are up to date and accurate. A Purchase to Pay Manager and a team of Finance Assistants who are responsible for timely ordering, invoicing and supplier payments. Plus, a team of Trust Business Managers who take responsibility for budgets, monitoring and payroll for their specifically allocated Schools, led by our CFO. You will assist the Head of Financial Operations by managing the budgets, forecasting, monthly monitoring and payroll process for 3-4 Schools within the Trust. Ensuring all systems and processes are accurate, plus reporting is timely in line with Trust deadlines. You will need strong relationship skills, confidence to interrogate and challenge financial decisions, an enabling customer service focused mindset and able to travel to locations.

Full time 37 hours per week (Part time will be considered, 30 hours over 4 days minimum) Salary: £41,782 - £46,606 per annum for a full time appointment,

  • Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
  • Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
  • Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
  • Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
  • Free annual eye tests

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/finance-business-partner-127474521