Education Finance Partner: Strategy & Budget (4 days/wk)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health & wellbeing

Family & flexibility

Public sector pension

Job summary

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to deliver financial management and strategic advice across multiple schools. You will shape budgets, forecasts and financial guidance to support educational outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with Headteachers and senior leaders, ensuring resources are used efficiently while maintaining governance and compliance. Based at Poltair School, St Austell.

Qualifications

• Requires strong Excel proficiency and ability to build forecasts.
• Experience presenting complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Formal finance qualification and relevant GCSEs are essential.
• Experience in finance function or accountancy practice is required.
• Experience in education sector finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning for allocated schools and develop multi-year forecasts.
• Prepare monthly budget monitoring and report to school leaders and Trustees.
• Provide strategic business partnering with Headteachers and senior leaders.
• Advise on staffing, funding changes and educational priorities within budgets.
• Support compliance, governance, and statutory financial reporting.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Support and develop finance staff and promote collaborative culture.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication to non-financial

Education

AAT/CCAB Level 4 or above

GCSE English and Maths (grade C or equivalent)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to deliver financial management and strategic advice across multiple schools. You will shape budgets, forecasts and financial guidance to support educational outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with Headteachers and senior leaders, ensuring resources are used efficiently while maintaining governance and compliance. Based at Poltair School, St Austell.