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.
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.