Senior Finance Partner

Senior Finance Partner – Lionheart Educational Trust

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of F,P&A

SALARY: £43,860 - £47,829

HOURS: 37 hours per week

FIXED TERM: 12 Months

JOB PURPOSE: To promote and provide an effective resource and information service to staff and other stakeholders, and ensure the Trust makes efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Lionheart Educational Trust is looking for an outstanding finance professional to lead on Finance Software implementation projects; delivering insightful financial reporting and management. The right candidate will hold a professional finance qualification and will be passionate about building collaborative relationships across the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a centralised finance team using well-honed systems and processes to deliver a high-quality, proactive and responsive service.

You will be a talented team player with a proven track record of delivering results by providing clear leadership and direction. You will have extensive experience of leadership, delivering excellent customer service and implementing best practice. If you are not afraid to push boundaries, we would like you to consider joining our community.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

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.