Finance Business Partner – Education SectorLocation: Peterborough area (regional travel required)Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + excellent pensionContract: Full-time, permanent (Temp-to-Perm option considered)A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their high performing finance team. This is a varied and strategic role, combining the production of management accounts with genuine business partnering across a broad range of academic and non-academic budget holders. You’ll provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in linking finance with curriculum planning and wider organisational strategy. The role does not include line management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice that drives performance. Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis to support decision-making at Executive and Leadership level. Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support. Provide costing, cost analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data. Support budget holders with business cases and project-based financial planning. Ensure quality financial information is prepared for external stakeholders, including auditors and the ESFA.

About You

Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist. Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, working with multiple cost centres and diverse stakeholders. Strong management accounting skills, with hands-on experience of journals and reporting. Skilled in cost analysis and interpreting complex data. Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to present financial insights clearly. Comfortable working across multiple sites in the region (with the possibility of 1 day per week remote working). Experience in the education sector is desirable.

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy. Closing Date: Ongoing – early applications encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr