Finance Business Partner

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Recognition

TSAT Benefits Portal

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the Thinking Financial Team, supporting the Kent hub of schools. You will provide financial support and expertise to aid strategic development and will build strong relationships with school teams and external stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working after training and involves interpreting data to produce trusted reports for decision-making. Applicants should be prepared for DBS checks and safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications

• Finance-related analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience preparing or interpreting reports for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development of designated academies with financial insight.
• Build relationships with school teams, leaders and external stakeholders.
• Interpret data and produce trusted reports to inform decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Job description

About The Role

Looking for career progression as a Finance Business Partner?

We have an exciting new role as a Finance Business Partner to join our Thinking Financial Team in managing our Kent hub of schools. As Finance Business Partner you will be supporting the strategic development of each designated academy by working closely with the Head of Business Operations, providing financial support and expertise.

The perfect candidate will be able to build strong relationships with school teams and leaders across the Trust, as well as with our external stakeholders. To succeed in the role the candidate will have the skills to be able to interpret data and produce trusted reports which make decisions clear.

We are able to offer hybrid working for this role upon completion of relevant training.

About Us

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [e-mail]