Finance Business Partner

Overview

University Schools Trust (UST) is expanding its Central Finance Team and is recruiting a Finance Business Partner. You will be based at the head office in Tower Hamlets with considerable time spent on-site at the schools across the trust. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partner, you will support budget holders in financial and strategic decision making.Responsibilities

Provide financial guidance and support to senior management and budget holders.Challenge and support senior management in managing spend on a portfolio basis.Identify potential risks and opportunities and develop solutions to manage them.Lead the monthly end reporting cycle and management accounts.Contribute to periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting.Translate financial information into insightful commentary.Provide input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling.Oversee operational financial management and audits.About you / Qualifications

A CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification.Strong accounting knowledge and ability to explain concepts to colleagues.Extensive experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and risk management.Experience completing financial reports and handling both core transactional and strategic responsibilities.Sound organisation and time management skills with attention to detail.Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.About us

The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower HamletsRoyal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in GreenwichCyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower HamletsSir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower HamletsUST is committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, with a focus on reducing the attainment gap for disadvantaged groups. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process follows current safeguarding guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to relevant checks (where applicable): DBS, medical, right to work, and satisfactory references. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings in line with legal requirements.Additional information

Interview date: To be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this advert early. We do not accept CVs alone. The University Schools Trust is based in East London and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young ..... full job details .....