Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - South Warwickshire & Leamington Hub

Make Data Matter. Help Schools Thrive.

Salary: Scale K, Points 28-31 (£39,152 to £41,771 per annum)
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, all year round

Type: Temp to perm or fixed term contract option
Location: The Head Office is based in Tamworth with regular visits to schools across central Warwickshire

Reporting to: Finance Director

Join a Trust Where Your Analysis Drives Real Impact

At Community Academies Trust, we believe great financial leadership enables great education. We are looking for an ambitious and analytically minded Finance Business Partner to work closely with our schools across central Warwickshire, helping leaders make informed decisions that improve outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will partner with senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting and strategic decision-making.

This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll become a trusted adviser to senior leaders, translating financial and operational data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making that shapes the future of our schools.

Why This Role is Different

You'll work directly with school leaders to:

• Analyse complex financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop robust budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses that support strategic decisions.
• Produce insightful management information that drives action.
• Help schools improve value for money and maximise resources for pupils.
• Influence decision-making at both school and Trust level.
• Support strategic projects, organisational growth, system improvements and new schools joining the Trust.

The role includes preparing budgets and long-term financial plans, producing management information, identifying financial risks and opportunities, providing scenario modelling and supporting strategic financial decision-making across schools.

What You'll Gain

• A varied and rewarding role partnering multiple schools.
• The opportunity to influence strategic decisions and see the impact of your work.
• Exposure to senior leadership teams, governors and Trust executives.
• A collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in education finance, financial modelling and business partnering.
• Access to the LGPS defined benefit pension scheme.

The Trust values collaboration, professional development, continuous improvement and cross-Trust working, creating opportunities for staff to learn, lead and develop.

We're Looking for Someone Who Loves Data

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful stories.

You'll have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience producing financial reports and forecasts.
• The ability to explain complex financial information in a way that non-finance colleagues can understand.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from candidates who have developed their financial and analytical expertise in any sector. We are particularly interested in candidates who are excited by data analysis, financial modelling, forecasting and who can demonstrate strong business partnering. Experience with Power BI and Power Query would be highly advantageous.

About You

You may currently be working as a:

Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Analyst

Management Accountant

Finance Manager

Assistant Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant seeking progression

You'll be confident in building relationships, influencing stakeholders and supporting budget holders to make informed decisions. The role requires strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, together with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to others.

About Community Academies Trust

Community Academies Trust is committed to providing outstanding opportunities for children and young people. Our schools work together to share expertise, support one another and continually improve. We are committed to developing our people and creating an environment where colleagues are empowered to make a difference.

Safeguarding

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Interested?

If you're passionate about data, enjoy partnering with stakeholders, and want your financial expertise to make a genuine difference to schools and communities across Central Warwickshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help transform data into better decisions, stronger schools and brighter futures.