Strategic Finance Partner for Education Trust

Minerva Learning Trust; Woodall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Learning Trust is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support school leaders and senior stakeholders across the Trust. You will contribute to financial planning, budget management and decision-making to maximise student outcomes.

Working closely with the CFO and Senior Finance Manager, you will provide financial analysis, challenge and support to aid strategic decisions, ensure accurate reporting, and improve value for money across multiple academies.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, month-end closes and financial reporting.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and present financial insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and challenge to aid decision-making.
• Support budget holders and monitor budgets across the Trust.
• Lead and develop finance staff in a multi-academy setting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and governance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Presentation skills

Job description

Minerva Learning Trust is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support school leaders and senior stakeholders across the Trust. You will contribute to financial planning, budget management and decision-making to maximise student outcomes.

Working closely with the CFO and Senior Finance Manager, you will provide financial analysis, challenge and support to aid strategic decisions, ensure accurate reporting, and improve value for money across multiple academies.