Finance Business Partner

University Schools Trust, East London, London, E14 8AQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £56,436 - £59,574

Finance Business Partner job summary

There has never been a better time to join the University Schools Trust, we work collaboratively to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education delivered by schools which are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

We are expanding our Central Finance Team, and we are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partner in their financial and strategic decision making. You will be based at our head office in Tower Hamlets but will require considerable time to be spent on-site at the schools across the trust. 

About the post:

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting budget holders in their financial and strategic decision making. Working within the central finance team you will be responsible for:

Providing financial guidance and support to senior management and budget holders. Challenging and supporting senior management in managing spend on a portfolio basis. 

Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.

The monthly end reporting cycle and management accounts.

Periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting.

Helping to translate financial information into insightful commentaries.

Providing input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling.

Overseeing operational financial management and audits.

About you:

The successful candidate for the role of Finance Business Partner will have:

A CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification.

Strong accounting knowledge and ability to explain concepts to colleagues.

Extensive experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and risk management.

Expertise in completing financial reports and handling both core transactional and strategic responsibilities.

Sound organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail.

Be able to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.

About us

The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

We are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - which is key to our success and therefore with a strong appetite for growth.

We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society. 

The UST is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves, and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for young people.  

If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding service for UST, we would very much like to hear from you. 

The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. 

We do not accept CVs alone.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About University Schools Trust, East London

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: University Schools Trust, East London website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-schools-trust-east-london

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