Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner (fixed term to end of August 2026) Location: Hybrid role with time spent in Midlands Academies Salary: £51,356 - £56,730 (NJC 40-45) 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! We are seeking a fully qualified, proactive and strategic Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic finance team. This pivotal role supports senior leaders across our Midlands academies, providing expert financial insight to drive performance, ensure value for money, and support educational outcomes. Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You''ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do. Key responsibilities: To lead the management of financial operations across a finance hub to meet financial performance targets and ensure long term financial stability of the allocated academies. Work closely with Headteachers to prepare annual budgets that align with the trust''s strategic objectives and funding constraints. Prepare and maintain accurate financial forecasts for each allocated academy, reflecting income, expenditure and budget variances. Provide insights into key financial trends and risks to support decision making. To lead in the production of reports, analysis and forecasts against budgets, co-ordinate financial processes to meet monthly and annual audit requirements ..... full job details .....