Regional Finance Partner
The Beacon School, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 September 2026
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 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
- Leadership 2- £60,000 FTE
Regional Finance Partner job summary
Are you a qualified finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a group of schools? Join GLF Schools as our Regional Finance Partner and play a pivotal role in supporting school leaders to maximise resources, drive financial sustainability, and help deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across schools within our region. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with Regional Education Directors, Headteachers and wider functional teams to support effective financial planning, robust budget management and informed decision-making.
Leading the regional finance team, you will ensure the delivery of accurate management information, forecasts and budgets, while driving continuous improvement and best practice across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and making a tangible difference within a values-driven organisation.
The successful candidate will oversee a group of primary schools across the Banstead, Epsom, and Camberley region. Regular travel between schools within the region will be required as part of the role.
We are looking for someone to work 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, with a base at The Beacon School in Banstead.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised accounting qualification and has strong technical financial expertise.
- Has experience working within a multi-site or complex organisation, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Can confidently analyse and interpret financial information, presenting it clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, support and challenge senior leaders where appropriate.
- Has proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
- Is highly organised, analytical and solution-focused, with a commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
Join Our Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity.
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal.
- Community and collaboration working model.
The Details
Salary: Leadership 2- £60,000 FTE
Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Base Location: The Beacon School, Banstead, with hybrid working options available
Start Date: ASAP
Close date for applications: 15th September
Interview Date: 22nd September
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Beacon School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 959 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Beacon School website
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to serving our local community. Our core purpose is to ensure exceptional student progress and well-being, and as a member of our teaching staff, you will be supported in achieving this goal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum, working alongside our team to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you'll have access to a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, allowing you to inspire students beyond the classroom.
At The Beacon School, we believe in the importance of staff well being and professional development. You'll join a strong and supportive staff body with numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our school culture emphasises teamwork and camaraderie with regular staff social events fostering a sense of community.
Upon joining the Beacon School, you will:
Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff.
Teach students who want to learn.
Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty.
Have access to an excellent programme of CPD.
Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach.
Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools.
Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching.
Have recognition of previous school continuous service.
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