Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, budgeting and management reporting across multiple education settings, contributing to strong governance, value for money and long-term financial sustainability. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Finance Manager SALARY: 38,220 to 40,777 FTE (Grade 8) + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working available. Minimum 2 days per week in the office in Keynsham, Somerset, South West England TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting effective financial management across a portfolio of schools and business units. As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will lead on budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial analysis, working closely with senior leaders to provide insight, challenge and assurance. This Senior Finance Business Partner role offers the opportunity to contribute to statutory accounts, payroll reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance, value for money and strong financial controls. DUTIES Your duties as the Senior Finance Business Partner include: Budgeting and Forecasting: Producing three-year budget forecasts and financial plans Management Accounts: Delivering monthly management accounts and variance analysis Stakeholder Support: Building strong relationships with senior leaders and budget holders Financial Assurance: Providing performance reporting and risk insight to senior finance leaders Statutory Accounts: Supporting year-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Payroll Reconciliations: Completing monthly payroll checks and resolving discrepancies Financial Analysis: Providing ad-hoc analysis to support procurement and business initiatives Compliance and Governance: Ensuring adherence to financial procedures, controls and policies Continuous Improvement: Identifying efficiencies, savings opportunities and best practice Team Support: Providing cover and support to finance colleagues as required CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualified accountant or equivalent professional experience Previous experience working in a finance or accounting environment Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and management accounts Experience of financial controls, procedures and compliance Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Proficiency in Excel and financial accounting systems Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements DESIRABLE Experience within an education, academy or public sector setting Experience of supporting senior leaders with financial decision-making Experience of benchmarking and value for money analysis Experience working with external auditors or professional advisors BENEFITS Local Government Pension Scheme Health cash plan covering everyday healthcare costs Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts and wellbeing support This role requires an Enhanced DBS check APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14336 Full-Time, Permanent Accountancy Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Keynsham, Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD-IN-SPJ TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07