Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join them.
Location: Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy, Sleaford, NG34 9DL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Role
Salary: £34,314.00 - £37,938.00 PA
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent, Working 37 hours PW
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
About Us:
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We have grown to serve twenty-three academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.
Finance Business Partner – The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the finance business partnering function within the Trust. They will advise and support schools on financial management and maintaining a sound financial position, putting pupils at the heart of decision-making.
Finance Business Partner – Responsibilities:
- Providing high-quality and consistent financial operational advice and being the first point of contact for schools on day-to-day finance functions
- Assisting schools with financial forecasting and financial planning
- Reviewing and reporting on schools’ payrolls and assisting with payroll and pension queries
- Ensure the most effective use of school resources
- Facilitating the procurement process, including securing appropriate service contracts, licenses, and insurance, within specified authority limits
- Motivating Head Teachers with income generating activities and funding bids as opportunities arise
- Assisting with completion of business cases as required to support new development plans
- Confirming and uploading census figures for schools when completed by FAOs and clerical staff
- Providing school level finance reports as required
- Regulating adherence to LAAT Finance Policy
- To guide and support schools in the annual budgeting process
- Ensuring that schools are compliant with Trust financial procedures and the requirements of the ESFA
Finance Business Partner – You:
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
- Level 4 AAT or equivalent or working towards completing
- Experience of working in a finance role in the education sector
- Understanding of key financial controls, strategic planning, and budgetary management
- To be able to effectively use IT, particularly accounting software, and Microsoft Excel
- Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Finance Business Partner – Benefits:
- Competitive pay, pension schemes, and paid leave
- Typically predictable working hours and time off aligned with school holidays, caretakers enjoy a great work-life balance
- Opportunity to meet and collaborate with teachers, parents, and local organisations, all of whom value your contributions
- Health and wellbeing support
- Retail discount schemes
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work schemes
Application Process:
The Trust promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflect Christian Value. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
To submit your application for this exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Interview Date: W/C Monday 17th February 2025