Education Finance Partner — Budgeting & Strategy

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to work with Headteachers, School Business Leads, Governors and senior leaders to drive financial sustainability across our multi-academy trust.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring funds are used effectively to maximise pupil outcomes. The role requires collaboration and strong accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to financial governance and continuous improvement.
• Working towards or holding a recognised accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting across multiple schools within the Trust.
• Provide high-quality financial management support to Headteachers and senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance and robust financial governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)

Job description

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to work with Headteachers, School Business Leads, Governors and senior leaders to drive financial sustainability across our multi-academy trust.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring funds are used effectively to maximise pupil outcomes. The role requires collaboration and strong accounting qualifications.