Finance Business Partner

• Pay rate: £18.19 - £23.38p/h
• Location: Newcastle
• Job Type: Full-time, temporary (3 months, potential for permanent)

Reed are supporting a client in their search for a dedicated Finance Business Partner to join their team. This role involves supporting the budget setting and forecasting process, preparing monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with all financial policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in maintaining financial controls and contributing to the financial health of their organisation.

• Support the budget setting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, including variance analysis to budget and forecast, and advise on trends impacting budgets.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Present management accounts to Principals and Business Managers monthly.
• Present financial information at local governing board meetings on a termly basis.
• Support academies in achieving the best educational outcomes and value for money through curriculum-led financial planning and analysis.
• Manage purchasing decisions while ensuring compliance with Trust policies and public procurement regulations.
• Monitor individual school spending, supporting budget holders and liaising with Business Managers, Principals, and the Executive Leadership Team to maintain budget control.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure internal financial controls are adhered to.
• Support the financial and management accounting functions of the Finance team.
• Produce financial information to Accounting Standards and in line with other regulatory bodies.
• Manage operational workload to ensure finance service standards are met.
• Assist in the preparation of reports to the Local Governing Body and the production of annual statutory accounts and other financial returns.

• Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
• Strong understanding of budget management and financial forecasting.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Experience with financial systems and maintaining fixed asset registers.
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across the organisation.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.

To apply for this Finance Business Partner position, please submit your CV.