Strategic Finance Partner for Education & Growth

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

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment in St Austell is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide high quality financial management, strategic support, and professional advice to multiple businesses within the Group. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted partner to SLT, supporting robust financial planning, monitoring and decision making to ensure the efficient use of resources across the business.

The Finance Business Partner will lead financial planning, develop multi-year forecasts, advise on

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Lead and CFO in the development of business wide financial strategy and annual budget cycle.
• Lead on financial planning, ensuring budgets align with strategic and educational priorities.
• Produce accurate multi-year forecasts and scenario models to inform decision making.
• Advise business leaders on the financial implications of staffing structures, and funding changes.
• Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports for a range of audiences, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to SLT/Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with the internal financial policies.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditure, grants, and restricted funds.
• Complete monthe nd procedures, ensuring a high and accurate standard within the set deadline and solving any queries as they arise.
• Support the preparation of all statutory financial reports.
• Support preparation for internal and external audit and assist with audit queries as required.
• Act as the main financial contact for allocated schools, building strong relationships with SLT, and other key staff.
• Provide proactive advice and challenge to ensure value for money, cost-effectiveness, and compliance across the Group.
• Partner with senior leadership teams to translate financial data into strategic insights and actionable plans.
• Support Group in developing long term financial strategies, linking educational priorities with financial sustainability.
• Facilitate financial training and guidance sessions where required, enhancing financial literacy and decision making across the Group.
• Collaborate with other shared services to advise on business cases for staffing changes, capital projects, or new initiatives.
• Work with shared finance teams to resolve operational finance issues, ensure robust internal controls, and standardise processes across the Group.
• Support development of financial systems, controls, and reporting tools across the business.
• Line manage allocated finance staff supporting professional development and wellbeing, foster a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to finance team training, sharing best practice, and developing guidance for staff.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improved reporting.
• Undertake other relevant administrative and financial tasks as required to support the Finance Lead and CFO.

Job description

ITSS Recruitment in St Austell is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide high quality financial management, strategic support, and professional advice to multiple businesses within the Group. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted partner to SLT, supporting robust financial planning, monitoring and decision making to ensure the efficient use of resources across the business.

The Finance Business Partner will lead financial planning, develop multi-year forecasts, advise on