Finance Business Partner

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their Central Finance Department. This full-time role involves supporting the Finance Director and working closely with school academies. The successful candidate will have a proactive and analytical approach, contributing to the Trust’s success while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial role, supporting decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong partnership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in financial services.
• Work closely with school academies and leadership teams.
• Provide real-time analysis and advice on financial matters.

Skills

Proactive

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Laidlaw Schools Trust is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join their Central Finance Department on a full‑time permanent basis.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in supporting the Finance Director in providing an efficient and responsive financial service for the Trust. You will work closely with our school academies, building an active partnership with operations and regional/school leadership teams. The role is to provide real‑time support, analysis and serve as a trusted advisor, adding value and supporting decision making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytical finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is looking for a new opportunity. The role will provide broad exposure to different aspects of finance and a diverse range of responsibilities. Your contributions will have a direct and noticeable impact on the Trust’s success, and there will also be opportunities for further study, support and development to accelerate career growth.

The role will be based from the central head office in Newcastle. Travel across the North East is required to support the academies.

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.

The successful candidate will join a Multi Academy Trust that supports each other for the benefit of our pupils and their families. We offer a supportive and friendly work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post with Emma Swansbury, Senior Finance & Estates Partner, please contact [e-mail].

To apply, click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact [e-mail].

Closing Date & Interviews

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 17 November 2025

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 24 November 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre‑employment recruitment checks.