Finance Business Partner

Sellick Partnership; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a Multi-Academy Trust in South Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will manage financial processes and support budgeting while ensuring compliance with policies. They will work closely with the Finance Director and school leaders. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of financial operations. This full-time role offers a salary between £45,000 and £52,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Access to CPD programme

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial operations and providing support to leaders.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Experience supervising others is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial operations and effective control.
• Provide financial support to school leaders.
• Manage month-end procedures and reconciliations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Solid financial understanding

Experience with month-end routines

Ability to work independently

Good organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Role: Finance Business Partner - Academy Trust

Location: South Yorkshire

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 + excellent benefits

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working exclusively with a well‑established Multi‑Academy Trust in South Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed finance professional who is keen to support the Trust's vision and contribute to high‑quality financial management across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside the Finance Director to ensure accurate financial operations and effective financial control
• Provide clear financial support and advice to school leaders and central staff
• Manage core financial processes including month‑end procedures, trial balance preparation, reconciliations, and administration of income and expenditure
• Support budget setting, financial monitoring and the production of management information
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, statutory frameworks and financial regulations
• Line manage the Trust Finance Officers and the Finance & Operations Assistant
• Support colleagues across the Central Team and schools, helping coordinate workloads and encouraging professional development
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to support effective financial planning and decision‑making

Key skills

• Self‑motivated with a positive approach to professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and supportively
• Solid understanding of financial processes, controls and current regulations
• Experience of month‑end routines, reconciliations, budgeting and account preparation
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial systems
• Experience supervising others is desirable

In return, the successful candidate will

• Join a strong, supportive and skilled Central Team
• Receive ongoing opportunities for training and career development
• Access the Trust's comprehensive CPD programme
• Benefit from Local Government Pension Scheme membership and NJC‑aligned terms and conditions

Please apply if you believe you are well‑suited to this excellent opportunity.

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