About this role
As our Finance Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to Headteachers, school leaders and Trust colleagues, helping to ensure that financial resources are used effectively to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Working as part of the Finance Team, you will provide expert financial planning, analysis and business partnering support, translating complex financial information into practical insights that inform decision-making. You will lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, support schools to achieve value for money, and ensure compliance with regulatory and Trust requirements. Building strong relationships across the Trust, you will work collaboratively with leaders and budget holders, offering professional challenge, guidance and support while championing continuous improvement, financial sustainability and our Trust values of courage, compassion, commitment and collaboration in everything you do.
About you
If you:
Have experience working in an accounting role within a commercial or public sector organisation, or an accounting practice.
Have good financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide clear, insightful advice to support decision-making.
Can build positive and trusted relationships with school leaders, budget holders and colleagues, acting as a professional and approachable partner.
Are highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
Can take a proactive and solution-focused approach, using initiative to identify opportunities, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
Are committed to developing your skills.
Share our commitment to supporting schools and ensuring resources are used effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people
...then we would love to hear from you! Please do get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.
We offer
A role where your work really matters The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in creating the conditions to support the growth of others Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c17%* 26 days holiday plus public holidays** Ongoing professional development*employer contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
**including 3 closure days to be taken over the Christmas period
How to apply
Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the attached information pack which includes the job description.
If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role or a visit to the Trust, please contact us via [email protected], share your contact details and we will be in touch.
To learn more about our Trust please view: Ivy Education Trust To view our published accounts please click here.
To apply please complete our application form, detailing how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification on the job description that we will assess during shortlisting. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st July at 9.00am. First round interviews will be via Teams. These may be arranged before the closing date.
Final interviews will be held at our Trust office at Teignmouth Community School.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please click on the links below to view some of our key policies.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Data Protection Policy
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy