Impact Finance Partner for Education Trust (Hybrid)

Discovery Inc; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to join the Central Finance Team. The role supports trust schools in maintaining strong financial performance and ensuring resources are managed to benefit pupils and staff.

You will work with the Director of Finance to drive governance, controls and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be an organised finance professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to lead improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Budget setting and budgetary control.
• Familiarity with financial processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the Trust finance function.
• Assist trust schools to maintain financial performance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and colleagues across schools and central services.
• Strengthen financial operations and develop systems to improve services.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

A Level with maths & English GCSEs

NVQ3 / AAT or equivalent

Job description

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to join the Central Finance Team. The role supports trust schools in maintaining strong financial performance and ensuring resources are managed to benefit pupils and staff.

You will work with the Director of Finance to drive governance, controls and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be an organised finance professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to lead improvements and