Finance Business Partner

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; North Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD and training

Wellbeing support

Counselling services

Employee benefits portals

Job summary

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to advise on financial strategy across its schools. You will provide high quality financial support, guide budgeting and forecasting, payroll, and procurement, and ensure ESFA compliance while working hybrid from Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy.

Ideal candidates hold Level 4 AAT or equivalent, have experience in education finance, and can explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 AAT qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in education sector finance preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial controls.
• Excellent communication with non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial operational support to schools within the Trust.
• Review management accounts, forecasts and payroll data.
• Lead budgeting processes and financial planning.
• Oversee procurement and contracts within authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and ESFA requirements.
• Support school leaders with funding bids and income-generating activities.
• Prepare school-level finance reports and census data.
• Assist with implementation of new financial systems and training.

Skills

Finance experience

Interpersonal skills

Financial controls

Budgeting

Strategic planning

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

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