Finance Business Partner

MyNewTerm; Chilton Moor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression

Professional development

Flexible and modern finance approaches

Job summary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to work with Headteachers and leaders to guide financial decisions and long-term sustainability.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across our multi-academy trust, ensure governance standards, and drive financial improvements that maximise pupil outcomes.

A recognised accounting qualification and strong stakeholder skills are essential; a collaborative, proactive mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Relevant accounting qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with headteachers, school leaders, governors and senior staff to provide financial management support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting across multiple schools in the trust.
• Ensure compliance and deliver continuous improvement in financial governance.
• Support resource allocation to maximise pupil outcomes.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Responsible to: Finance Manager/Chief Financial Officer

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with school leaders, influencing decision-making, and helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of a successful and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust.

As a key member of the central finance function, you will work closely with Headteachers, School Business Leads, Governors, and senior leaders to provide high-quality financial management support across our schools. You will play a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to ensure that resources are used effectively to maximise outcomes for pupils.

We are looking for a proactive finance professional with experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, be able to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be committed to maintaining high standards of financial governance and continuous improvement, ideally with or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference across a growing and ambitious Trust.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a generous pension scheme and employee benefits package.
• Flexible and modern approaches to finance and business improvement.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.