Are you a passionate, self-motivated and ambitious Finance professional looking to make an impact in a vibrant and thriving Multi-Academy Trust?
About Star Central
Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.
The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and management support across designated schools across the Greater Manchester & Lancashire area. You will lead the development of financial operations and take responsibility for financial matters in the designated schools.
You will have:
* A sound understanding of the budgeting & financial management processes, preferably in an educational establishment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of developing constructive relationships with non-financial stakeholders
You will find an organisation that:
* Is passionate about its vision of ‘Nurturing Today’s Young People, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders’
* Has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our community
* Has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development
* Is well-ordered with high standards of commitment
The role will be based across Lancashire & Greater Manchester area and the post holder will be required to travel between the designated academies or to any other reasonable location where the Trust is undertaking its business.
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling 0330 313 9800. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from al sections of the community. Applicants must complete the Trust's application form. CVs will not be accepted for this post.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 23 March 2025 at midnight.
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 April 2025
Proposed Start Date: Tuesday 01 July 2025
Application Process
To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.