MAT Finance Business Partner

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Coventry is seeking a dynamic MAT Finance Business Partner to support school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets and developing accurate financial projections. The successful candidate will possess outstanding business acumen and communication skills, with a proven track record in financial management. Working in a supportive team dedicated to professional development, this role offers a hybrid environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse network of schools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of establishing sound financial projections and managing large budgets.
• Outstanding business acumen and experience in developing successful professional relationships.
• Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets.
• Assist in the development of accurate three‑year budgets and projections.
• Provide financial guidance and ensure timely performance reporting.

Skills

Establishing sound financial projections

Managing large budgets

Outstanding communication skills

Business acumen

Analysing complex information

Education

A‑C in core GCSE subjects, including Maths and English

Job description

Job Overview

Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent environment for students?

We are looking to appoint a dynamic MAT Finance Business Partner to support our school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets. You will assist in the development of accurate three‑year budgets and projections that reflect pupil projections, school leaders' visions, and risk. You will act as the key finance link to our Trust schools, providing financial guidance and ensuring timely performance reporting to inform decision‑making.

Experience & Qualifications

• A‑C in core GCSE subjects, including Maths and English
• A proven track record of establishing sound financial projections and managing large budgets
• Outstanding business acumen and experience in developing successful professional relationships
• Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
• The ability to analyse, evaluate, and interpret complex information to inform critical decisions
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data in a simplistic manner to various stakeholders

Why Choose Us?

At Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team where your professional development is a priority. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate staff who are committed to achieving excellence for all students. We offer a hybrid working environment and the chance to make a real difference across a diverse network of schools.