Role: Finance Business Partner Location: Bedford 12 to 18 months FTC Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.30 (1 hour unpaid for lunch) Salary £35,000 per annum. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a supportive and welcoming finance team. Benefits: 25 days holiday Immediate start available Full office-based role with potential for hybrid working once fully trained Supportive and welcoming finance team On-site facilities Duties of a Finance Business Partner: Assist with the accurate and timely production of management reporting across multiple sites and schools Input and review transactions in line with policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance Manage month-end and year-end routines, reconciliations, and control accounts Support the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, expenses, and supplier payments Provide accurate management reporting packs, benchmarking analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leaders Maintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting and financial planning across the Trust and partner schools Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including VAT, gift aid, and ONS returns Continuously review processes, seeking improvements in efficiency and customer service What we would like from you: Previous experience within a finance role, ideally at management rep...