Finance Business Partner (St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust)

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi Academy Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial management and strategy. This role involves developing automated finance processes, providing expert financial advice, and ensuring financial sustainability across the Trust. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and impact while enjoying a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Wellbeing Services

Flexible Working Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in developing automated finance processes.
• Ability to provide expert financial advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager in financial management tasks.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Digital Transformation

Tools

Monday.com

Power BI

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Employer: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: N/A
Grade: Grade 7 SCP 30-35
Actual Salary: £39,513 - £44,711
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025

About the School
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Multi Academy Trust at a time of transformation and growth.

What We Offer Stunning Location – Be based at the iconic Port of Liverpool Building, with regular school visits across the region.

Competitive Salary –

Commensurate with experience and impact. Career Development –

Join a role that will grow alongside the Trust. Professional Environment –

Work from a landmark central HQ with flexible and collaborative working culture. CPD Opportunities –

We invest in leadership development and progression.

Wellbeing & Benefits – Access to EAP, staff perks, and wellbeing services.

Make a Difference – Directly shape the quality and safety of learning environments for thousands of children. Exciting Growth Plans –

Join a Trust that is expanding and evolving, offering career progression and project leadership opportunities.

About the Role

• This role offers a unique blend of financial management, strategy, and digital transformation. You will be instrumental in:
• Developing modern, automated finance processes using AI, workflow tools (Monday.com, Power BI), and automation technologies.
• Providing expert financial advice to Headteachers, School Business Managers, and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring financial sustainability across the Trust by producing accurate budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Driving efficiency and best practice by streamlining processes, implementing audit recommendations, and supporting procurement strategy.
• Key responsibilities include:
• To support the Finance Manager in ensuring the efficient and prudent management of Trust funds through the provision of comprehensive and accurate financial management information, analysis and advice.
• To work with the CFOO and Finance Manager to ensure consistent standards and business processes, service continuity and continuous improvement in all aspects of financial support.
• To support the Finance Manager in meeting all statutory financial reporting requirements.
• To be the Trust’s expert on the application of the corporate Ledger ensuring the data input processes are consistently applied across the Trust.
• To ensure the financial business processes fully comply with the ESFA’s Financial Handbook and Trust’s Financial Policies and Procedures.
• To support the Finance Manager & other colleagues in undertaking Best Value Reviews and delivering an effective procurement strategy to ensure the efficient, and targeted use of resources.
• To assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and the quarterly budget setting process and review.
• To carry out regular bank reconciliations; internal recharges; month end closedown; cash flow forecasts, general forecast and monthly budget monitoring of all the Primary Academies.
• Meeting regularly with Headteachers and School Business Managers in the Primary academies monthly to work on specific issues, month end reporting, management accounts and preparing for periodic audits and the end of year accounts.
• Any other relevant Finance related tasks which might arise to assist the Finance Manager.

Personal Qualities
We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious Finance Business Partner to support the Finance Manager and CFOO in delivering high-quality financial services across the Trust. If you are a finance professional with a passion for strategic impact, technology, and innovation, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply
For further information and to apply please visit our vacancies page at https://stjosephcatholicmultiacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-SJCMAT-0004 For an informal discussion about the role please contact Darren Melling, [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025
Short Listing Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document

Contact Details
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Port Of Liverpool Building
Pier Head
Liverpool
L3 1BY

Contact Name: Lisa Kelly
Contact Telephone: [phone]

Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.sjcmat.co.uk
NOR: N/A