Finance Business Partner (Capital)
Make a real impact across our schools. Help shape the future of education through strategic financial leadership.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner (Capital) to join our central team. In this key role, you will provide strategic financial insight and support across our schools, leading on capital investment, premises, and IT expenditure to ensure resources are used effectively and deliver real value.
About the Role:
You will work closely with school leaders, operational teams, and the Executive Team to drive robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. With a strong focus on capital programmes and compliance, you will play a vital role in ensuring our schools are well‑supported, resilient, and positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on capital expenditure planning, including premises and IT investment
- Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial forecasts
- Oversee fixed assets, capital budgets, and the annual School Condition Allocation return
- Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to provide strategic financial advice
- Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance processes
- Support statutory accounts with accurate capital and asset reporting
- Work collaboratively across finance, estates, and IT to drive best value and efficiency
- Monitor compliance systems and provide reporting to Trustees
What We’re Looking For
- A confident finance professional with strong analytical and planning skills
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting
- Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Passion for supporting education and delivering value across a multi‑site organisation
Our Employee Benefits
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash providing a cash plan and digital tools for wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everyone working for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
