Dedicate Recruitment is working with this community-driven Multi Academy Trust in Staffordshire, to recruit a supportive Finance Business Partner. Working within the central finance function and supporting the School Support Manager, you will be on an exciting journey to develop and implement best financial practice.
The Finance Business Partner will support 16 schools to advise on financial planning, budgeting & analysis including payroll reconciliation to ensure that deadlines are met, whilst maintaining confidentiality of information assisting with day-to-day aspects of financial management.
Duties and responsibilities include;
*Collaboration with school office staff and headteachers to prepare monthly management accounts including forecasts and variance analysis, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
*Support school office staff in the operation of the Trust Finance system and application of Trust financial procedures and policies.
*Collaboration with colleagues in the central team to review and revise financial policy, procedures and processes.
*Provide advice and guidance to school staff relating to existing finance policies, HMRC guidance and the Academies financial handbook.
You will be degree educated and studying for or be fully qualified in AAT or CIMA/ACCA or ACA. You will possess a sound understanding of the process in setting budgets and advising on budget spend in clear and concise terms, to non-finance staff. Highly IT literate, you will be naturally confident navigating financial software packages such as Sage Intact and IMP Budget systems.
Working constructively as part of a team, you will be highly organised and will positively influence and motivate staff.
You will join a friendly team and will be required to work on an agile basis. Regular travel to other schools within the Trust will be required and a car driver is essential for this role.
Benefits include full study package, 28 days leave, local government pension scheme and excellent CPD on offer.
This is a full-time post - 37hrs per week (52 weeks, whole year). The Trust will support hybrid working.
Immediate interviews for candidates of interest.
Please note an application form must be completed as part of the recruitment process.
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