Strategic Finance Partner – Education Sector

Butler Rose; West Devon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Permanent role

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Finance Business Partner based in Okehampton to support budgeting, financial reporting and business partnering across multiple sites within the education sector. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, provide financial insight and guidance to drive effective decision making, oversee controls, and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.

AAT qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-focused role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills with Excel and finance software.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and management of budgets
• Monitoring expenditure and analysing variances against budget
• Providing financial advice and cost modelling to key stakeholders
• Authorising purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Preparing payroll‑related returns, grant claims and financial reports
• Reconciling bank accounts and monitoring cash controls
• Supporting year‑end processes and audit requirements
• Assisting with financial analysis of projects and activities
• Providing guidance and support to junior finance team members and apprentices
• Contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes and controls

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 3/4 (or studying)

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

Butler Rose is recruiting a Finance Business Partner based in Okehampton to support budgeting, financial reporting and business partnering across multiple sites within the education sector. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, provide financial insight and guidance to drive effective decision making, oversee controls, and contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.

AAT qualification is advantageous.