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Finance Business Partner

DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire LE127, England

Salary

£34,349 - £37,949 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Dedicate Recruitment is partnering with a multi-academy Trust in Leicestershire to find a Finance Business Partner.
  • The role involves providing financial assistance to Headteachers, preparing monthly management accounts, and conducting audits, requiring a finance-related qualification (NVQ Level 3 or AAT) and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Candidates should have experience in management accounting and budgeting, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
  • This is a hybrid position requiring travel to schools, offering a 37-hour work week and various benefits, including a competitive salary and pension package.
  • The closing date for applications is midnight on September 27, 2024, with interviews scheduled for the week of September 30, 2024.

Dedicate Recruitment is working in partnership with this high performing multi academy Trust working across Leicestershire.

The Trust is seeking to appoint a driven and proactive Finance Business Partner who will support and enhance the Trust finance function and supporting trust schools to deliver a first-class financial service to enable pupils and staff to reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role involves:

  • Provide efficient and stringent financial assistance to support Headteachers on all aspects of financial management.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Preparation of school budgets and forecasts including the five-year strategic plan Accruals and prepayments Conduct regular audits of school financial processes in line with Trust policies and compliance.
  • Provide a high level of customer service when dealing with senior leaders and Trust stakeholders
  • Providing financial ‘coaching’

The successful Finance Business Partner will be educated to A Level or equivalent with a finance related qualification to NVQ Level 3 or AAT. You will have a good knowledge of management accounting, budgeting reporting and can explain complex financial information in simple terms. This is a customer facing role and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential and you can establish positive relationships quickly.

You will manage multiple workstreams effectively and within strict timelines. This is a varied and busy role and in return you will be joining a Trust which offers excellent benefits such as free parking, a competitive pension package, staff perks, an Employee Assistance Programme and CPD.

This is a hybrid role which requires travel to schools, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year. Car driver essential.

Closing date: Midnight Friday 27th September 2024

Interviews: W/c 30th September 2024

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