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The Opportunity: For this Finance Partner position, primarily you will support a portfolio of Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts and be responsible for ensuring the finance function proactively supports the best interests of the Schools and Academies for achieving their objectives. Some of the key responsibilities for this successful person would be but no limited to: To provide specialist hands on support and advice to CEO s, Headteachers, Finance Directors, Trustees/Directors and Governors in relation to a wide range of finance issues. To aid in the development of multi-year financial planning and monitoring, cash-flow management and the recording of fixed assets. To support clients with timely budget preparation, forecasting and monitoring. To ensure that each schools financial year is closed down in a timely and accurate manner and that underlying records to support the final accounts are accurate. Supporting the Schools and Academies in ensuring that financial transactions in the school are carried out and that the financial regulations are observed, incl. all arrangements for VAT. Requirements The Candidate: The successful Finance Partner will be/have: Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant - (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA) You may be an AAT qualified finance professional with recent finance experience Working as a Schools Business Manager would definitely be a distinct advantage Experience of producing budgets and year-end accounting would be great Being comfortable preparing and presenting financial information to a leadership team You relish working collaboratively and openly with others Being an excellent communicator; both oral and written and come with strong interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word) Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines The ability to travel independently, with full driving licence and own transport The ideal candidate can work flexibly across the school year and there will be some local travel involved in this role and the ability to travel independently is important. Benefits Benefits: 26 days holiday plus public holidays Holiday buy back scheme Generous pension package BUPA Cash Payment Flexible working arrangements Cycle Scheme Company events Tailored learning and development programmes An inclusive and open workplace They have big ambitions for the future - and therefore want to speak to the right individuals with the right energy and values to take them there. Please contact for a confidential discussion