Senior Finance Partner

Location: Lionheart Educational Trust

Salary: £49,221 – £53,826

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About the Role

Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a proactive and motivated Senior Finance Partner to oversee, coordinate and provide a high level of financial insight to Senior stakeholders across the Trust. This role is pivotal to ensure effective resource and information service is provided to staff and other stakeholders in a way that enables the Trust to make efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and oversight of Business Partnering

Financial management and reporting

Financial planning and analysis

Business partnering and strategy

Governance and risk management

Other financial aspects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; electric car lease scheme, parking and more!

Close Date: Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Safeguarding Statement

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.