Finance Business Partner Job at AFFINITY WORKFORCE (Liverpool)

Job Description

Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious and talented Finance Business Partner to join our experienced and supportive finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a growing Trust that currently serves over 3,700 children across eight schools, with further expansion planned in the coming years. As we continue our journey of growth and academisation, we are looking for a finance professional who can provide high-quality financial leadership, challenge and support to our schools and Trust leaders. If you are passionate about education, enjoy building strong professional relationships and want to help ensure that every pound spent delivers the greatest possible benefit for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Job Responsibility

Supporting the production of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts
Providing financial analysis, advice and challenge to school leaders and governors
Monitoring financial performance and ensuring schools remain financially sustainable
Managing cashflow forecasting, bank reconciliations and budget monitoring processes
Supporting year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements
Ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and Trust financial procedures
Producing and presenting financial reports to governing bodies and stakeholders
Supporting School Business Managers and acting as a trusted finance partner to schools
Driving process improvements, efficiencies and digital transformation initiatives
Deputising for the Head of Finance when required

Requirements

ACA, ACCA, CCAB qualification or AAT Level 4 (or significant relevant school/MAT finance experience)
Strong experience of preparing management accounts and variance analysis
Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Experience working with financial systems and Excel
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders
A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

Nice to have

Experience in a Multi Academy Trust, school or education environment
Experience implementing process improvements and responding to audit recommendations
Experience using budget modelling tools
Experience supporting organisational growth and change programmes

What we offer

Join a growing and ambitious Trust at a pivotal stage of development
Work alongside experienced and supportive finance professionals
Receive coaching, mentoring and career development opportunities
Play a strategic role in supporting school improvement and educational outcomes
Contribute to a Trust guided by the values of Joy, Dignity, Mercy, Solidarity and Service

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