Regional Finance Partner

GLF Schools; Banstead, Epsom, Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across a portfolio of primary schools in Banstead, Epsom and Camberley. You will partner with Headteachers and senior leaders to optimise resources and drive educational outcomes.

The role includes leading budget planning, forecasting, and high-quality regional reporting while developing a regional finance team. Hybrid working and career progression within the Trust are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in a multi-site or complex organisation.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Passion for making a difference through education.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning and forecasting for a multi-site region.
• Drive financial sustainability and support informed decision-making across the region.
• Provide expert financial guidance to senior leaders and headteachers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Financial reporting

Education sector experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a qualified finance professional who wants to make a real impact beyond the numbers?

We're looking for an experienced Regional Finance Partner to join GLF Schools, supporting a portfolio of primary schools across Banstead, Epsom and Camberley. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership with a genuine purpose: helping schools maximise resources and deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Working closely with Headteachers, Regional Education Directors and senior leaders, you'll provide expert financial guidance, lead budget planning and forecasting, drive financial sustainability, and support informed decision‑making across the region. You'll also lead and develop a regional finance team, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience in a multi-site or complex organisation
• Proven leadership experience
• Passion for making a difference through education

Benefits and Opportunities

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with 43 schools, 2,500+ colleagues and 19,000+ pupils
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Excellent wellbeing and staff benefits programmes
• Career development and progression opportunities across our Trust

Base: The Beacon School, Banstead (with travel across the region)

36 hours per week, full year

If you're looking for a leadership role where your financial expertise can directly support educational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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