A highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their team as a Finance Business Partner. This is a full -time, hybrid working, permanent position based centrally, with travel to schools across the Trust. The Role As a Finance Business Partner you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and business partnering support across the schools in the Trust. Key responsibilities include: Leading Trust-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Producing accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reports Delivering clear, narrative-driven insights to senior leaders, governors, and committees Providing scenario modelling and cost-efficiency analysis to inform strategic decisions Acting as a trusted finance advisor to headteachers and school leadership teams Embedding consistent financial processes, controls, and systems across the Trust Translating complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non-finance colleagues Team management and development About You Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Have relevant experience in financial management, planning, and reporting within education Demonstrate the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and consolidate management accounts Possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide meaningful variance analysis and recommendations Why join? This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation committed to financial sustainability, accountability, and excellence in education. The benefits also include a LGPS and hybrid working. HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks. HB Partners Limited is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. By applying to this role, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy and that we may contact you to provide you with services related to your job search. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website.