Finance Business Partner - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust

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Greenshaw Learning Trust

Finance Business Partner

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary
NJC pay scale, points 32-35 £40,221 to £43,421 per annum

Contractual hours
36

Basis
Full Time

Job type
Support Staff - Other

Location
Gloucester

Job category
Finance

Date posted
08/02/2024

Job reference
GST-R0055

***Job overview

We are currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to be responsible for planning, developing and delivering Finance for the Trust and its schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of the shared services finance team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools.

Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.

We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.

We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _'Always Learning'_.

Main responsibilities:

To ensure the effective operation of the finance function within the finance shared service and our schools, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations and the Trust's financial policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the production of annual budgets, forecasting outturns and monitoring reports within GLT to deliver a robust mediumterm financial position across the Trust.

You will need:

Comprehensive understanding of financial systems and double entry bookkeeping
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
A financial background with strong knowledge of annual budget creation and budget monitoring

The following would be an advantage:

Financial qualification, CCAB, AAT level 4 or equivalent
Experience of using PS Financials / HCSS
Experience of producing statutory reports
Successful experience of working in a school or academy within a finance setting
Knowledge of school funding and budget creation and monitoring

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.