Job Description:

Regional Finance Business Partner

Make a Real Difference in Education

📍 Derby & Sheffield (multi-site role)
💰 Competitive Salary + Local Government Pension
🏫 Supporting Secondary Academies

About the Opportunity

A forward-thinking multi-academy trust is seeking a Regional Finance Business Partner to support two secondary academies in Derby and Sheffield.

This is more than a finance role—it’s an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, drive financial sustainability, and directly impact outcomes for young people.

You’ll work closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring financial resources are used effectively to support school improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead 3-year financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Produce and review monthly management accounts, identifying trends and variances
• Provide clear financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders
• Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow, ensuring financial sustainability
• Oversee payroll reconciliation, staffing cost modelling and budget alignment
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements and Trust policies
• Support procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money
• Work closely with Headteachers to align financial plans with school improvement priorities
• Lead financial reporting including year-end processes, VAT returns and statutory submissions
• Coach and support academy-based finance staff, driving consistency and best practice

About You

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial business partnering
• Confident working in a multi-site or complex organisation (education experience beneficial)
• Able to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, solutions-focused and driven to improve processes and outcomes

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a key strategic role across multiple academies
• Work in a values-led organisation focused on improving lives through education
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking finance team
• Access to strong professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and excellent public sector pension
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package

The Impact

This role offers the chance to go beyond traditional finance—you’ll help shape decisions that directly affect students, staff and communities.

If you’re looking for a role where your financial expertise has real purpose and visible impact, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion or submit your CV.