Education Finance Partner for Schools (Remote)

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Partner to join its finance team. This home-based position offers the chance to collaborate with school leaders on budgeting and financial management while enjoying flexibility. Ideal candidates will have significant financial experience, particularly in the education sector, and strong communication skills to liaise effectively with non-financial managers. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to school support services.

Benefits

Strong work/life balance

Outstanding staff development

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in education or a multi-academy trust.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial managers.
• Thrive on building relationships and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with head teachers to set annual budgets and 3-year plans.
• Monitor, update school budgets, and prepare year-end forecasts.
• Act as a key liaison between schools and support services.

Skills

Strong financial experience

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented professional

Job description

A leading educational partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Partner to join its finance team. This home-based position offers the chance to collaborate with school leaders on budgeting and financial management while enjoying flexibility. Ideal candidates will have significant financial experience, particularly in the education sector, and strong communication skills to liaise effectively with non-financial managers. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to school support services.