Role: Finance Business Partner
Reporting to: Chief Finance Officer
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week, all year round). 8:30–4:30 Mon–Thu, 8:30–4:00 Fri
Salary: NJC points 33-36 £44, 075-£47, 181 (further pay award April 2026)
Location: Trust Offices (Redditch area), with travel to schools as required
Start date: September 2026
Overview
Do you have what we are looking for? Schools are complex organisations and must operate within narrow financial parameters. We need a Finance Business partner to help connect the financial with the human, to support Trust leaders and headteachers in making great decisions to enable high quality provision for pupils. This role offers a blend of technical knowledge being combined with highly effective interpersonal skills, to make a difference.
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the postholder acts as the finance lead for a group of schools, taking ownership of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and providing clear financial insight and challenge to support effective decision-making.
The role works closely with headteachers, school leaders, and central teams, acting as a key link between finance and operations, and requires travel across local school sites.
Application Process:
To apply, please send your completed application form, demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, to [email protected].
Please note we do not shortlist applications from previous applicants.
- Closing Date for Applications: 8th July 2026 10am
- Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026.
For further information and to download the application form, please visit our website: Vacancies | Shires MAT.
If you would like further information, please email [email protected] who will be happy to organise a telephone call to discuss the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £44,075.00-£47,181.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
