St Francis CMAT – Trust Headquarters with travel across all sites, The Old Grammar School, 13 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2EN.
Actual Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent - 52 weeks
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 28th September 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are delighted that you are considering applying for the role of Finance Business Partner at St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust currently serves our family of 14 schools across Rotherham, Doncaster and Nottinghamshire and is on a growth strategy to accommodate 24 schools in line with the Bishop’s vision for education. Guided by Gospel values, we are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Central Team to support our financial management across the Trust.
While you do not need to be a practicing Catholic, you must be deeply committed to upholding and enriching our distinctive Catholic ethos, ensuring equity, care, and professional flourishing for our colleagues.
We are seeking an experienced educational finance practitioner to work under the leadership of the Trust’s Finance Director. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to bring their financial acumen to a collaborative and ambitious Academy Trust. At St Francis CMAT, we believe that robust financial management is the cornerstone of our success; by ensuring every penny is used effectively and transparently, you will play a vital role in providing the very best resources and opportunities for the benefit of all our children.
What we offer:
- A highly supportive executive team and an ambitious Trust Board.
- The opportunity to work alongside a growing Central Team.
- A strong commitment to your personal professional development.
- An energetic and ambitious Central Team who are committed to the success of all.
- A wonderful community of school leaders who protect and develop each other in the name of the common good.
Think this is the role for you?
If you would like to have discussion about the role and speak with either Sarah Graham, CFOO or Lisa Hartley Finance Director please contact [email protected]
Applications close at 9am on Monday 21st September 2026 and should be submitted online via Finance Business Partner – St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust – Teaching Vacancies – GOV.UK
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.