MAT Finance Business Partner

Teaching vacancies; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a dynamic MAT Finance Business Partner to support their school leaders in managing budgets and financial projections. The role involves developing budgets that align with the school's vision and providing crucial financial guidance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, outstanding communication skills, and experience in managing large budgets. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of establishing sound financial projections.
• Experience in managing large budgets.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets.
• Assist in the development of accurate three-year budgets.
• Act as the key finance link to Trust schools.

Skills

A-C in core GCSE subjects including Maths and English

Proven track record of managing large budgets

Outstanding business acumen

Ability to analyze and evaluate complex information

Outstanding communication skills

Education

A-C in core GCSE subjects including Maths and English

Job description

Job Details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 6 - £33,443 to £39,862

MAT Finance Business Partner job summary

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

Job overview

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.

The right candidate will have:

• 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 analyze, 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.