School Finance Partner

Working within our Trust finance team, you will provide effective and efficient financial management support to our schools, guaranteeing efficient conduct of the Trust's financial affairs and ensuring the Trust offers value for money.

You will confidently respond to queries from Headteachers on budget forecasting, variations, cash flow and collaborate with stakeholders using influencing skills to gain commitment and agreement to financial issues.,

• Visit HET schools to undertake regular review meetings with Headteachers/SBMs re budget forecasting, budget variations, cash flow and other relevant issues pertinent to the time of year


• Review and support the process of payroll reconciliation/forecasting in IMP (budget forecasting v actuals) for month end management accounts


• Support the schools in managing their depreciation records and fixed asset records


• Undertake Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP) on a monthly basis for designated schools


• Produce a range of financial reports for designated schools e.g. scenario comparisons, multi-year summaries, forecasting


• Produce a termly business pack for designated schools in conjunction with the Headteacher/SBM, Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.


• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.


• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.


• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.


• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.


• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration., If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Jo Langcaster, Recruitment & Marketing Manager (details in applicant pack).


Any offer of employment to this role will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children's Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

All members of staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including maintaining clear professional boundaries in all relationships; to promote an anti-racist, multi-cultural approach.

Professional standards detail responsibilities and expectations of our job roles. We strive for excellence and encourage our staff to aim high, making positive impacts through their clear focus and professionalism. All role specifications are subject to change to adapt with circumstances. Additional duties may be asked of our staff if necessary.


• A L4+ qualification and/or relevant experience in an appropriate financial discipline e.g. accountancy, payroll, pensions administration, audit


• GGCE grade C/4 minimum in both English language and maths


• Experience of financial management in a medium to large organisation


• Experience of managing large and complex budgets


• Commercial awareness and ability to achieve value for money


• The ability to produce succinct written reports