Finance Business Partner

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and highly motivated individual is sought for the role of Finance Business Partner at a forward-thinking multi-academy trust. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with schools to support their financial management and development. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth, including sponsorship for professional qualifications. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying attractive salary and benefits, including pension membership and professional development plans.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Flexible working hours

Professional development plan

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification or relevant experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate confidently in both written and oral formats.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Accountancy qualification

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary Trust Grade 9 £41,770 to £46,141 per annum (includes pending pay award)

The Vacancy

St Lawrence Academies Trust is a new mixed multi-academy trust with church and community schools from both the primary to secondary phase. We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take on the role of:

Finance Business Partner

37 hours per week, full-time, with flexible working considered. Trust Grade 9, £41,770 to £46,141 per annum (includes pending pay award).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the trust at the beginning of a journey of transition to develop and grow the multi-academy trust, working with our family of schools and close partners. The role will be based at schools across Lincolnshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Have an accountancy qualification (or relevant experience)
• Be a confident communicator (written and oral)
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have well-developed ICT skills
• Work well under pressure, with accuracy, attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Be flexible

We Can Offer

• An attractive salary and leave entitlements
• Sponsorship to complete a professional qualification
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Fund
• A bespoke induction and professional development plan
• Flexible working hours, including part-time and/or term-time working

For further details about the post and an application pack, please CLICK HERE.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, not via CV alone or agencies.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the CFO, Tony Wood, at 01724 747310 or email [e-mail].

St Lawrence Academies Trust reserves the right to contact applicants and invite them to interview prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday, 19th May 2025 at 9 am. Interviews: 22nd May 2025.

The Council

We are organized around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Our goal is to make our communities safe, prosperous, and connected. We aim to be the #BestPlace for residents by being the #BestCouncil, guided by our values of equality, excellence, integrity, and self-responsibility.

The Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Annual leave
• Access to pensions
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free car parking
• Eye test and glasses reimbursements