School Finance Business Partner — Impactful & Flexible

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Ryton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working approaches

Job summary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a proactive finance professional to join the central finance function. You will work with Headteachers, School Business Leads and Governors to deliver high-quality financial management across our schools, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to maximise pupil outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder relationships, with a view to supporting development and ensuring resources are used

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Committed to high standards of financial governance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial management support across schools.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and reporting to headteachers and governors.
• Support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is seeking a proactive finance professional to join the central finance function. You will work with Headteachers, School Business Leads and Governors to deliver high-quality financial management across our schools, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to maximise pupil outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder relationships, with a view to supporting development and ensuring resources are used