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Senior Finance Business Partner

ACCA

Location:
United Kingdom, Sutton, London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

52000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and support within the Not For Profit sector. This role is based on the South London/Surrey border and involves managing financial processes to ensure informed decision-making and effective resource allocation. The organisation operates within the Education/Charity sector and is a medium-sized entity, dedicated to delivering impactful services and achieving its mission. It offers a collaborative and professional environment for its employees. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will oversee and be professionally responsible for the provision of a high-quality financial service to the academies the post-holder is accountable for. This post is central to supporting the trust and its academies to achieve their strategic aims and objectives, via effective and efficient management of financial resources to ultimately transform the lives of young people.

Job Responsibility:

Working closely with School Leadership Teams to discuss financial strategy, management accounts, budgets & forecasts and to provide financial and commercial advice
Working with trust finance colleagues to drive continuous improvement in controls, finding efficiencies in processes and enhancing financial analysis which adds value
Working closely with other trust departments such as HR, Estates and Procurement to align staffing, estates and supplier strategies with financial plans
Meet regularly with the Principals / Headteachers to discuss financial strategy, monthly management accounts, risks & opportunities, forecasts and to provide financial and commercial advice
Lead on the development of budgets and the three-year financial plans for the academies in the region, ensuring they reflect the strategic priorities of the academies and the academy development plan
Develop in-depth understanding of the education provision within the academies to allow for financial modelling of cost drivers and future planning
Manage relationship with the home local authority for the academies supported to ensure a pro-active relationship regarding income and banding discussions
Lead on trust wide projects as assigned to ensure consistency and best practice
Manage the production of insightful month end reporting in line with the reporting timetable and maintain procedures to ensure financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately within the accounting system
Management Accounts reviews should ensure control and understanding of income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow with commentary on key variances and highlighting any risks and opportunities
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function, in line with management priorities and promote shared learning and good practice across the wider Trust
Proactively implement the Trust's policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the Trust's financial regulations
Prepare the budgets and 3-year plan in line with Trust guidance, for the academies responsible for
Periodically update robust financial forecasts as required for the academies and ensure budgeting controls are upheld and that the academies work within the approved budget
Ensure monthly payrolls are checked and authorised in line with expectations and ensure controls and linkage between headcount planning and forecasting and actual results
Provide financial training for school leadership teams, budget holders and other members of staff as required
Lead on the partnership with the Local Governing Body (LGB) as the finance contact providing information and attending meetings as required
To maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations
Provide full line management to Assistant Finance Business Partner and Finance Officer including objective setting, review and feedback, development, training, motivation and support
Ensure training and development is available where needed for school contacts

Requirements:

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant
Proven experience of finance business partnering, preferably within the Education or public sector
Demonstrable knowledge of financial management, budget planning, analysis and reporting
Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to challenge the status quo
Excellent communication skills with proven ability in working with non-financial stakeholders
Experience of line management and an interest in people development
Proficiency with Microsoft packages and ability to learn finance systems required
Flexible, team-player with a can-do attitude to providing the best service to schools possible

What we offer:

Comprehensive benefits package including a local government pension scheme
Opportunity to work within the Not For Profit sector
Collaborative and supportive working environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Expiration:
December 17, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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