Strategic Finance Partner for Education Groups

ITSS Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Business Partner in St Austell. The role delivers high-quality financial management, strategic support, and advice across group businesses.

You will partner with SLT, support budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning to drive value and financial sustainability. You will lead monthly reporting, ensure policy compliance, and support audits while building strong relationships with school stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial planning and budgeting
• Strong reporting and financial analysis skills
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and SLT

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports with variance analysis
• Provide timely financial information to SLT/Trustees
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies
• Monitor capital expenditure, grants and restricted funds
• Complete month-end procedures and address queries
• Support preparation of statutory financial reports
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to audit queries
• Act as financial contact for allocated schools and advise on value for money
• Translate financial data into strategic insights for senior leadership
• Support long-term financial strategies linking priorities with sustainability
• Deliver financial training and guidance to staff
• Collaborate with shared services on staffing, capital projects and new initiatives
• Develop and improve financial systems, controls and reporting tools
• Lead and develop finance staff and foster a collaborative culture
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improved reporting
• Undertake other relevant administrative/financial tasks as required

Job description

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Business Partner in St Austell. The role delivers high-quality financial management, strategic support, and advice across group businesses.

You will partner with SLT, support budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning to drive value and financial sustainability. You will lead monthly reporting, ensure policy compliance, and support audits while building strong relationships with school stakeholders.