Finance Business Partner
Central Team - Derby Hub
36.66 hours per week
Full Year
Grade 8 – SCP 32-36 (£42,839 - £47,181 per annum)
Permanent Opportunity
The Board of Trustees wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Finance Business Partner to join our Trust and contribute to our shared vision of educational excellence. The post holder will be based in our Derby Trust office and will be expected to travel between sites to the Trust’s portfolio of academies, for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.
The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and now comprises 17 Academies within its family. The Trust continues to build an excellent reputation through its commitment to innovation, collaboration and high-quality education.
The Harmony Trust has high expectations for both pupils and staff and provides a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop, grow, and progress. We are committed to being a GreatPlace2Work, where staff feel valued and supported to thrive.
The successful candidate will:
- AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
- Ideally CCAB qualified or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a busy finance department ideally in the Education Sector
- An understanding of financial regulations/relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation relating to MATs and their academies
- Experienced in the production of management accounts
- Have knowledge of the requirements of the DfE Academies Trust Handbook and Annual Accounts Direction
- Have excellent knowledge of financial management systems, spreadsheets and databases
What we need from you:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust’s vision, values and ethos
- Be resilient, adaptable and solution‑focused in a dynamic educational environment
- Take personal responsibility and a willingness to develop and learn
- Be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Show professionalism, resilience, integrity and a commitment to safeguarding
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and wider stakeholders
What we offer:
- Professional development opportunities
- National terms and Conditions
- Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
- Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Programme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Free Annual Flu Vaccination
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Vision and Values
Our Core Values underpin everything we do: Respect and acceptance, honesty and integrity, compassion and kindness, resilience and responsibility, co-operation and collaboration, aspiration and motivation
At The Harmony Trust, our vision is to provide an excellent primary education, so every Academy is a Great Place 2 Learn. Our motto underpins everything we do: Believe Achieve Succeed. We value each employee for their contribution to the success of our Academies and we do all we can to ensure it is a Great Place 2 Work.
Safeguarding
The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The Trust’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies for each academy can be found via:
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies. Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy
Inclusive Recruitment
The Harmony Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We guarantee to interview any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role as outlined in the person specification. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected].
Applicants may use AI tools to support in writing their application, but responses must be personalised. The Trust may use AI detection as part of the shortlisting process.
For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice – The Harmony Trust: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you have any further enquiries about this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Closing date: 11.59pm 17th July 2026
Pay: £42,839.00-£47,181.00 per year
Work Location: In person
