Finance Business Partner: Shape Budgets & Strategy

Butler Rose; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Impactful work in education sector

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Butler Rose is supporting a well-established organisation in the education sector to recruit a Finance Business Partner based in Okehampton. You will work with senior stakeholders, guiding financial planning, reporting and business partnering across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include budgeting, analysing variances, cost modelling, authorising invoices, payroll-related returns and year-end processes. This is a full-time permanent role with a collaborative team and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-focused role is preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Proficiency with Excel and finance software is expected.
• A full driving licence and transport access is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Budget preparation and management.
• Monitor expenditure and analyse variances against budget.
• Provide financial advice and cost modelling to stakeholders.
• Authorise purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Prepare payroll-related returns and financial reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash controls.
• Support year-end processes and audits.
• Assist with financial analysis of projects and activities.
• Guide junior team members and apprentices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

Butler Rose is supporting a well-established organisation in the education sector to recruit a Finance Business Partner based in Okehampton. You will work with senior stakeholders, guiding financial planning, reporting and business partnering across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include budgeting, analysing variances, cost modelling, authorising invoices, payroll-related returns and year-end processes. This is a full-time permanent role with a collaborative team and opportunities to influence