School Finance Partner

SCHOOL FINANCE PARTNER
HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST

Salary Range:       Grade 10, scp 34-38, £45,091 - £49,282 FTE, £40,622 - £44,398 Actual
Hours of work:     37hrs/wk, Term-time +10 days
Contract:               Permanent
Start date:            1 September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic person with a methodical, organised approach and a keen eye for detail?

Working within our Trust finance team, you will provide effective and efficient financial management support to our schools, guaranteeing efficient conduct of the Trust’s financial affairs and ensuring the Trust offers value for money.

You will confidently respond to queries from Headteachers on budget forecasting, variations, cash flow and collaborate with stakeholders using influencing skills to gain commitment and agreement to financial issues.

For an informal discussion regarding the post and to arrange a visit, please contact Nina Siddle, Chief Finance & Operations Officer, at Humber Education Trust.

Further information about the Trust can be found in our job application pack and on our website. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 4 qualification and/or relevant experience in an appropriate financial discipline e.g  accountancy, payroll, pensions, administration, audit.
• A minimum of grade C (4 and above) at GCSE or equivalent in both English Language and maths.
• Experience of financial management in a medium to large organisation 
• Experience of managing large and complex budgets
• Experience of working with senior leadership teams, using influencing skills to gain commitment and agreement to financial issues

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our online 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications:

8am, Monday 11 May 2026

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Jo Langcaster, Workforce Manager at Humber Education Trust.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this role will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

All members of staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including maintaining clear professional boundaries in all relationships; to promote an anti-racist, multi-cultural approach.