Finance Partner - Education

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Finance Partner in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and possess experience in budgeting and financial performance improvement. You will play a crucial role in transforming financial services, supporting managers, and managing financial resources within the council. The position offers an inclusive working environment with excellent benefits, appealing to those who thrive in collaborative settings.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Collaborative working environment

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience in improving financial performance and budgeting.
• Skilled in preparing business cases and option appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers.
• Develop capital and revenue business cases.
• Support strategic business objectives and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Financial advice

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

ICT skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

Finance Partner - Education, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

20

Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

Job Description:

Your new company

Your new role

As Finance Partner and ideally a qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA/ACA), you will provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and support the delivery of the Cabinet’s vision, priorities, and values for the education sector across the council region.

You will identify, develop, and support opportunities and initiatives to transform financial services delivery across the Council, implement business process improvements, and provide financial advice to managers in designated service areas. Your role includes developing capital and revenue business cases, conducting options appraisals, and supporting strategic business objectives, cost reduction, and income-generation initiatives.

Building effective working relationships, supporting decision-making, managing financial resources, and mentoring are fundamental aspects of this role.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, you hold a professional accountancy qualification or are studying towards one, with experience in improving financial performance, budgeting, and analytical approaches. You should be skilled in providing financial advice to non-financial managers, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Experience in preparing business cases, option appraisals, and supporting projects is essential.

You should have a good understanding of financial, legal, and technical policies within a local authority context, alongside strong ICT skills and experience with financial systems. Knowledge of current issues in local government finance and the efficiency agenda is advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Excellent benefits, a collaborative and inclusive working environment, flexibility, and a friendly, knowledgeable team.

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Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details when applying. This job was created on 04/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom.