Anglian Learning
Finance Business Partner
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Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together
Salary: Pay Scale S02, point 26 – 28, £37,280 - £39,152 FTE per annum
Contract Type: Full time; 37hrs/wk, 52 Weeks, Permanent
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to completion of relevant checks)
Interview Date:
How to Apply: Please go directly to our website, www.anglianlearning.org, to complete the application form. We are unable to accept CVs.
Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Role Overview:
Anglian Learning is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their Shared Services Finance Team. This role oversees the Finance functions across a portfolio of primary and secondary schools, ensuring the efficient delivery of financial administration, including purchase orders, invoices, income, and cash management.
The role is responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, supporting budget planning, and maintaining effective financial controls. Working closely with Headteachers and school staff, the Finance Business Partner provides expert financial advice and support while leading and developing Finance Officers through training, performance management, and day-to-day supervision to deliver a high-quality finance service.
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The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- AAT Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Experience in a finance role, including management accounts, budgeting, cash management, and financial controls
- Experience managing or supervising a small finance team
- Strong IT skills, particularly advanced Excel, and experience using finance systems (Sage experience desirable)
- Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, and financial compliance (academy sector experience is desirable)
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative, professional approach, with a commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and supporting schools across multiple sites
Benefits:
As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.
*Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.
If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you! For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation.
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We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org
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