Strategic Education Finance Partner

Cornwall Education Learning Trust; Terras; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health & wellbeing

Family-friendly policies & flexible in

Public sector pension

Job summary

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial management, strategic support and professional advice across a number of our schools. The role is based at Poltair School, St Austell, with full-time or part-time options considered for four days a week.

You will work closely with Headteachers, Directors of Phase and senior leaders, shaping financial strategy and ensuring resources are used efficiently to deliver strong

Qualifications

• High level Excel proficiency and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience working in finance function or accountancy practice.
• Experience in an educational setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning and strategy: lead planning for allocated schools, support budgets, develop multi-year forecasts.
• Financial management and reporting: monthly budget monitoring and clear reports to leaders and Trustees.
• Strategic business partnering: translate complex financial info into insights for Headteachers and senior staff.
• Financial sustainability: advise on staffing, pupil numbers, funding changes; align budgets with priorities.
• Compliance and governance: support statutory reporting, audits, and policy adherence.
• Systems and continuous improvement: improve processes, tools and internal controls.
• Leadership and development: support line management of finance staff and drive team culture.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial planning

Strategic partnering

Stakeholder management

Education

AAT/CCAB Level 4 or above

GCSE English and Maths (grade C or equivalent)

Job description

Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial management, strategic support and professional advice across a number of our schools. The role is based at Poltair School, St Austell, with full-time or part-time options considered for four days a week.

You will work closely with Headteachers, Directors of Phase and senior leaders, shaping financial strategy and ensuring resources are used efficiently to deliver strong