Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Salary: Scale SO2 (£36,124 - £37,938), pro rata for part time contract Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns would be considered) Working pattern: 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 3.30 pm Friday (including a 30 minute unpaid break) Location: Hybrid working with minimum 2 days in office per week. Office days based at Sawston Village College and one or more primary schools. Start date: ASAP, subject to safeguarding checks Anglian Learning is a high performing multi-academy trust responsible for 15 schools in West Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex, educating over 8,000 pupils and employing more than 1000 staff. Our vision is for dynamic, empowered learners who thrive and lead in their communities: locally, nationally, and globally. Our schools are at the heart of their communities and as well as providing a broad, rich, and vibrant curriculum to pupils they also provide sporting, community education and other facilities and opportunities to their local community. We’re committed to making Anglian Learning a place where everyone feels valued and has equal access to the opportunities our Trust offers. We are always open to discussing flexible working opportunities or making adjustments to ensure you thrive in your role with us. The Vacancy We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join Anglian Learning, based at Sawston Village College. You may also be the Finance Business Partner for one or more primary schools which will involve travelling between sites. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the allocated school’s Finance Office, including correspondence, orders, invoices, income and cash management. You will provide financial support to schools staff and headteachers and be responsible for the line management of the Finance Assistants. Duties and responsibilities Lead on month end processes for the allocated schools, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments and intercompany transactions. Ensure monthly departmental budget reports are prepared, reviewed and distributed. You will lead on preparation of the annual budget and 5 year financial forecast in conjunction with the Principal and other school staff. Manage purchase orders and expenditure Support the HR and Payroll and Pensions Manager with payroll queries as required. Management of bank accounts and recording and reconciliation of all monies. Ensuring compliance with Trust's internal financial regulations, the Academies Financial Handbook and VAT legislation. Assist in the preparation of year end annual audit schedules and working papers and liaise with the external auditor as appropriate. Liaise with the internal auditors and assist the Financial Controller with preparation of information for internal audits as required. Requirements - Essential AAT Advance Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) or equivalent experience Experience in a similar finance role. Management of a small finance team Responsibility for finance systems, processes and compliance Responsibility for cash management and reconciliation processes and completion of management accounts Employee Benefits: Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role) Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses Professional Development Scheme Policy Employee Assistance Programme Specsavers VDU Vouchers Boots Flu Vouchers Perkbox - access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops. Closing Date: 12 midnight on 23rd July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert early) Interview date : TBC Start date: ASAP subject to safeguarding checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Location: Cambridge, GB

Posted Date: 6/17/2025