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.

Key responsibilities:

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

Key requirements:

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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