We are assisting a Multi-Academy Trust in Derby to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, qualified accountant to step into a high-profile role, partnering with senior leaders. The role is paying £51,500 – £55,500 per annum, plus Local Government Pension Scheme and hybrid working.

This Derby based Multi-Academy Trust brings together a number of primary and secondary settings under a single strategic framework, with a strong focus on delivering consistently high standards and supporting school improvement. By encouraging collaboration and shared expertise, it aims to strengthen leadership and classroom practice while improving outcomes for young people.

Their approach is underpinned by clear values centred on respect, inclusion, and personal growth. Alongside academic success, there is a strong emphasis on developing well rounded individuals and ensuring resources are managed effectively to maintain stability and support future development.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the finance business partnering function, providing high level financial insight and guidance across multiple academies. You'll play a key role in enabling informed decision making, ensuring resources are aligned with priorities, and supporting long-term financial health.

• Lead consolidated financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Deliver clear, insightful variance analysis and performance metrics.
• Produce high quality reports for senior stakeholders and committees.
• Work closely with senior leadership teams to shape strategic decisions.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Align financial planning with organisational objectives and educational priorities.
• Support academies with financial recovery planning and risk management.
• Lead cost efficient initiatives and promote best value procurement.
• Drive scenario modelling and long-term financial planning.
• Line manage and mentor Finance Business Partners.
• Build capability, resilience, and collaboration across the finance function.
• Build strong relationships with leaders, governors, and external partners.

Senior Finance Business Partner

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA/CGMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of education funding and sector challenges is desirable.
• A track record of working a multi-site role in an Education or Not-for-Profit setting.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading change and driving improvement.
• Advanced financial modelling and reporting expertise.
• A collaborative, engaging leadership style.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Supportive of a values driven environment.

Senior Finance Business Partner

• £51,500 – £55,500 per annum.
• 37 hour working week.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus 8 public holidays.
• CPD opportunities.
• Hybrid working.
• Employee benefit scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.