Finance Business Partner
Stamford Park Trust
Grade 10: £45,267 - £48,666 per annum
Permanent | Full Time | 36 hours per week | All Year Round
Based at Ashton Sixth Form College
Help shape the financial future of our Trust
Stamford Park Trust is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to join our central finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and strategic development of our academies.
Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer, you will provide high-quality financial management, reporting and business partnering across designated academies, helping leaders make informed decisions that support excellent educational outcomes.
About the role
As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for leading the finance function for your designated academies, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective budget management. You will work collaboratively with Headteachers, senior leaders and budget holders, providing expert financial advice and challenge while supporting the Trust's commitment to delivering value for money.
The role offers a varied workload, including:
Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
Leading annual budget planning and ongoing financial monitoring.
Supporting academy leaders to manage budgets and achieve financial sustainability.
Managing key financial processes including reconciliations, payroll reviews, accruals and year-end activities.
Supporting statutory reporting, audit requirements and regulatory compliance.
Providing training and guidance on financial systems and procedures.
Developing strong relationships across the Trust as a trusted finance business partner.
About you
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and able to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
You will ideally have:
Membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), or be part-qualified and working towards qualification.
Significant experience in financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
Experience of producing management accounts and financial analysis.
Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong IT skills and experience using financial management systems.
Experience within the education sector, academies or multi-academy trusts would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience from other sectors.
Why join Stamford Park Trust?
At Stamford Park Trust, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally. You will join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to supporting our schools and improving outcomes for young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing decision-making and making a genuine difference across a growing and successful Trust.
Stamford Park Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Application Process
Application deadline: Thursday 16th July 2026
Interviews to commence: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Please find attached copies of the job description and person specification. You will need to complete an application form (attached) and return this to [email protected] before the closing date in order to be considered. (Please note, we do not accept CV's).
JD PS Stamford Park Trust Application Form March23 vd574deaa4a
