Finance business partner

Anglian Learning; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning seeks a Finance Business Partner to manage financial operations across multiple schools. This hybrid role, requiring 37 hours a week, involves overseeing finance teams, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background and an AAT qualification.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres

Professional Development Scheme Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Boots Flu Vouchers

Perkbox access to discounts

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Previous experience in a finance role required.
• Ability to manage finance systems and compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end processes and budget preparation.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Oversee cash management and reconciliation of finance operations.

Skills

Management of a small finance team

Cash management

Reconciliation processes

Financial compliance

Education

AAT Advance Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)

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Finance Business Partner

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns would be considered)

Working pattern: Full time

Location: Hybrid working with minimum 2 days in office per week. Office days based at Sawston Village College and one or more primary schools.

Start date: July 2025, subject to safeguarding checks

The Vacancy

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join Anglian Learning, based at Sawston Village College. You may also be the Finance Business Partner for one or more primary schools which will involve travelling between sites.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the allocated school’s Finance Office, including correspondence, orders, invoices, income and cash management. You will provide financial support to schools staff and headteachers and be responsible for the line management of the Finance Assistants.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead on month end processes for the allocated schools, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure monthly departmental budget reports are prepared, reviewed and distributed. You will lead on preparation of the annual budget and 5 year financial forecast in conjunction with the Principal and other school staff.
• Manage purchase orders and expenditure
• Support the HR and Payroll and Pensions Manager with payroll queries as required.
• Management of bank accounts and recording and reconciliation of all monies.
• Ensuring compliance with Trust's internal financial regulations, the Academies Financial Handbook and VAT legislation.
• Assist in the preparation of year end annual audit schedules and working papers and liaise with the external auditor as appropriate.
• Liaise with the internal auditors and assist the Financial Controller with preparation of information for internal audits as required.

Requirements - Essential

• AAT Advance Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) or equivalent experience
• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Management of a small finance team
• Responsibility for finance systems, processes and compliance
• Responsibility for cash management and reconciliation processes and completion of management accounts

Employee Benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.

Closing Date: 22 June 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert early)

Interview date: TBC

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to safeguarding checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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