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Trust Finance Business Partner
Salary: SCP 39 £48,710
Contract: Permanent, full time (36 hours per week)
Start Date: 1st September 2024
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Central Finance Team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a vibrant, aspirational, and inclusive Trust that is committed to delivering outstanding educational opportunities for children and young people across our schools and specialist provisions.
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the Finance Business Partner will provide expert financial advice and support to our schools, enabling them to achieve their strategic objectives through effective budget planning and forecasting. This role involves close collaboration with school leaders to ensure financial viability while maintaining high-quality teaching and learning. We encourage early application and reserve the right to interview early in order to secure the highest quality candidate
PFCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
We are a Catholic academy trust who prides itself on investing in our young people. If you are passionate about education and transforming children’s lives this role is for you! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our experienced finance team and help shape the future of our department and deliver a first-class finance service to our schools.
- You will be an experienced and confident finance business partner who understands the importance of developing professional relationships to improve finance performance. The role will be challenging and is vital in transforming our schools so that they are financially sustainable.
- The applicant will be able to work under pressure, be able to prioritise and be flexible in supporting the head of finance.
- Experience of implementing change is key as all our schools are on a journey of academisation and we are looking for somebody who is transformational and committed to our trust vision.
- Operational responsibilities include monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasting, cashflow management, VAT returns and finance support to our schools.
- Career progression is encouraged, and the head of finance is committed to developing, coaching and mentoring the team.
For a full detailed breakdown, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
Salary & Benefits
SCP 39 £48,710
Supporting documents
Support_Staff_Application_form
Deadline and how to apply
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 26th March
Interviews: Week beginning 31st March - 4th April
To apply for this post your completed application must be submitted to include the following documents: ï‚·
- CES Application Form ï‚·
- CES Consent to Obtain References ï‚·
- CES Monitoring Form ï‚·
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form ï‚·
- Covering letter stating how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification
Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically to louise.jones@pfcmat.org.