Regional Finance Partner

The Beacon School; Banstead; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple primary schools in the Banstead, Epsom and Camberley region. The role reports to the Finance Director and involves delivering robust budgets, MI, and forecasting to support school leaders and drive financial sustainability.

The successful candidate will oversee a regional finance team, influence senior stakeholders and travel between partner schools.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification and has strong technical financial expertise.
• Experience working within a multi-site or complex organisation, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information and present it clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional finance team and ensure delivery of accurate MI, forecasts and budgets.
• Provide strategic financial leadership across schools within the region.
• Support effective financial planning, robust budget management and informed decision-making.
• Travel between schools within the Banstead, Epsom, and Camberley region as required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a group of schools? Join GLF Schools as our Regional Finance Partner and play a pivotal role in supporting school leaders to maximise resources, drive financial sustainability, and help deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across schools within our region. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with Regional Education Directors, Headteachers and wider functional teams to support effective financial planning, robust budget management and informed decision-making.

Leading the regional finance team, you will ensure the delivery of accurate management information, forecasts and budgets, while driving continuous improvement and best practice across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and making a tangible difference within a values-driven organisation.

The successful candidate will oversee a group of primary schools across the Banstead, Epsom, and Camberley region. Regular travel between schools within the region will be required as part of the role.

We are looking for someone to work 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, with a base at The Beacon School in Banstead.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification and has strong technical financial expertise.
• Has experience working within a multi-site or complex organisation, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Can confidently analyse and interpret financial information, presenting it clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, support and challenge senior leaders where appropriate.
• Has proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Is highly organised, analytical and solution-focused, with a commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity.
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal.
• Community and collaboration working model.

The Details

Salary: Leadership 2- £60,000 FTE

Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Base Location: The Beacon School, Banstead, with hybrid working options available

Start Date: ASAP

Close date for applications: 15th September

Interview Date: 22nd September