Regional Finance Business Partner

Role: Regional Finance Business Partner - Secondary

Location: Sheffield (2 days) / Derby (2 days) / 1 day from home

Type: Permanent

Salary: -50,269 - -55,803

Sellick Partnership are supporting an Academy Trust to recruit a Regional Finance Business Partner supporting their Secondary schools.

This is a commercially focused role working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, leading on financial planning, reporting and performance across the portfolio.

• Lead 3-year budgeting and financial forecasting

• Produce and review monthly management accounts

• Monitor budgets, analyse variances and advise on actions

• Partner with Headteachers on financial planning and decision-making

• Lead finance review meetings with academy leadership teams

• Support year-end processes and external audits

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and Trust policies

• Oversee financial systems and drive consistency across academies

• Support procurement and contract value for money

• Mentor and support finance staff within schools

• Part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)

• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and management accounts

• Experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust or secondary school environment

• Confident stakeholder management and ability to challenge

• Strong Excel and financial systems experience (PS Financial desirable)

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you''re interested, please get in touch with Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership for more information.

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