Finance Business Partner

Role : Finance Business Partner

This is a fixed term contract for 12 to 18 months.

Location : Bedford

Hours : 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour unpaid for lunch)

Salary £35,000 per annum.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a supportive and welcoming finance team.

Benefits : 25 days holiday

Immediate start available

Fully office-based role with potential for hybrid working once fully trained

Supportive and welcoming finance team

On-site facilities

Duties of a Finance Business Partner :

Assist with the accurate and timely production of management reporting across multiple sites and schools

Input and review transactions in line with policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Manage month-end and year-end routines, reconciliations, and control accounts

Support the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, expenses, and supplier payments

Provide accurate management reporting packs, benchmarking analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leaders

Maintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting and financial planning across the trust and partner schools

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including VAT, and ONS returns

Continuously review processes, seeking improvements in efficiency and customer service

What we would like from you :

Previous experience within a finance role,...