Finance Business Partner

The Stamford Endowed Schools are seeking to appoint a CCAB level (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) qualified accountant who will contribute to the strategic financial direction of the School. The Finance Business Partner will report to the Bursar (the School’s CFO) and will be responsible for providing financial analysis and insight that informs strategic and operational decision making.

The School employs over 550 staff and has a turnover of £24m and this is a senior position in the School’s operations team. The Finance Business Partner (‘FBP’) role is focused on ensuring that the School’s Senior Executive Team and Governors have timely, accurate and informative financial information. You will prepare 5 Year Forecasts, the annual budget and monthly management accounts; you will work closely with budget holders across the School to ensure financial targets are met and to help identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies; and you will be involved in project evaluation and ‘what-if’ analysis. The FBP will work closely with the Bursar on a day-to-day basis but will present regularly to the Principal (the effective CEO) and the Governing Body. As a medium size organisation, the role will also provide the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of commercial issues and projects. 

This role will suit a recently qualified candidate who is looking for an opportunity to be closely involved in the strategic and operational planning of a medium sized organisation. They should have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with non-finance specialists is essential. The role will require strong reporting skills, including the ability to use Excel for financial modelling and other tools for providing business intelligence. The ability to move quickly from detail to big picture is central to the role; and the ability to write informative narrative to explain and interpret financial data is essential.

For further information and to apply, please visit the School’s website www.stamfordschools.org.uk/about-stamford/vacancies/

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Moore, PA to the Bursar on 01780 750340.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 8th October 2020 at 12 noon.

First round interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th October 2020.
Second round interviews will be held on Friday 16th October 2020.

The Stamford Endowed Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).