School Finance Partner: Budgets, Forecasts & Strategy

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a Tower Hamlets-based school trust. You will advise headteachers on budgets, spending and financial planning, and lead monthly management accounts and forecasting across multiple schools.

The role combines on-site school support with central financial oversight, shaping decisions to drive pupil outcomes and resource use. The successful candidate will have school finance experience and be fully or partially qualified in CIMA, ACCA or

Qualifications

• Experience advising headteachers on budgets.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and constructively challenge spending decisions.
• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise headteachers and budget holders on budgets, spending and financial decisions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and clear, practical commentary.
• Lead budget setting, forecasting and monitoring across a portfolio of schools.
• Identify financial risks, savings and opportunities to improve the use of resources.
• Support financial modelling, benchmarking, operational finance and audits.

Skills

School finance experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification

Job description

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a Tower Hamlets-based school trust. You will advise headteachers on budgets, spending and financial planning, and lead monthly management accounts and forecasting across multiple schools.

The role combines on-site school support with central financial oversight, shaping decisions to drive pupil outcomes and resource use. The successful candidate will have school finance experience and be fully or partially qualified in CIMA, ACCA or