Finance Business Partner

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online courses

Confidential helpline

Counselling sessions

Virtual GP

Local Government/Pension Scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

CPD and Networks

Job summary

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust invites applications for a Finance Business Partner to support twenty-four academies across Lincolnshire. Located in Lincoln, this full-time, permanent role focuses on providing high‑quality financial operational support to schools, guiding forecasting, budgeting, payroll management, and procurement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The post requires Level 4 AAT or equivalent, education-sector finance experience, strong communication and analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Hold Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards completion).
• Experience in a finance role within the education sector.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, strategic planning and budget management.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide financial operational advice as the first point of contact for schools.
• Review management accounts, forecasts and payroll data with commentary.
• Guide schools through annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Facilitate procurement activities within authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with Trust procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support Head Teachers with income‑generating activities and funding bids.
• Assist with business cases for new school development plans.
• Deliver school‑level finance reports and census uploads.
• Implement new financial systems and provide training as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Budget management

Independent working

Education

Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about financial strategy and supporting schools to thrive? Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust has an exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity!

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, NG34 9DL

Salary: £36,582 - £40,446 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

About Us:

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We have grown to serve twenty-four academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.

Finance Business Partner - The Role:

As Finance Business Partner, you will be the key financial advisor to schools within the Trust. You will provide high-quality financial operational support, helping school leaders make decisions that put pupils at the heart of their planning. Working hybrid from Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy, you will guide schools through financial forecasting, budgeting, payroll management, and procurement, ensuring compliance with Trust and Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements.

Finance Business Partner - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial operational advice as the first point of contact for schools on day-to-day finance matters


• Review management accounts, financial forecasts, and school payroll data, providing detailed commentary and support


• Guide schools through annual budgeting processes and assist with financial planning


• Facilitate procurement activities including service contracts, licenses, and insurance within authority limits


• Ensure schools comply with Trust financial procedures and regulatory requirements


• Support Head Teachers with income-generating activities and funding bid opportunities


• Assist with business cases for new school development plans


• Deliver school-level finance reports and manage census figure uploads


• Implement new financial systems and provide training as needed

Finance Business Partner - You:

• Hold Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards completion)


• Have experience working in a finance role within the education sector


• Demonstrate strong understanding of financial controls, strategic planning, and budgetary management


• Are proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel


• Can explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues


• Hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS Clearance


• Show empathy with Church of England values and understand safeguarding requirements


• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and can work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Over 70 online courses to support development


• 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance


• Free of charge counselling sessions


• Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone, or computer with same day appointments


• Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme


• Competitive annual leave entitlements for support staff colleagues


• Favourable T&Cs for all colleagues to include enhanced HR policies for all colleagues


• Opportunities for PPA at home for most teaching roles


• Internal and external CPD and Networks for all colleagues


• Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords - cycle to work scheme

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Interviews: Monday 5th October 2026 (timings to be confirmed)