Role: Regional Finance Business Partner - Secondary
Location: Sheffield (2 days) / Derby (2 days) / 1 day from home
Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,269 - £55,803
Sellick Partnership are supporting an Academy Trust to recruit a Regional Finance Business Partner supporting their Secondary schools.
This is a commercially focused role working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, leading on financial planning, reporting and performance across the portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
Lead 3-year budgeting and financial forecasting
Produce and review monthly management accounts
Monitor budgets, analyse variances and advise on actions
Partner with Headteachers on financial planning and decision-making
Lead finance review meetings with academy leadership teams
Support year-end processes and external audits
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and Trust policies
Oversee financial systems and drive consistency across academies
Support procurement and contract value for money
Mentor and support finance staff within schools
Key requirements:
Part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
Experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust or secondary school environment
Confident stakeholder management and ability to challenge
Strong Excel and financial systems experience (PS Financial desirable)
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
If you're interested, please get in touch with Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership for more information.
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