MAT Finance Business Partner

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Coventry is seeking a MAT Finance Business Partner to support school leaders with budget management and financial projections. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a proven record in managing finances effectively. This role provides an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment alongside dedicated staff focused on excellence for all students. As part of a supportive team, you will help shape the financial landscape of a diverse academy network.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• A proven track record of managing large budgets.
• Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets.
• Develop accurate three-year budgets and projections.
• Provide financial guidance to Trust schools.

Skills

Financial projections

Communication skills

Budget management

Business acumen

Education

GCSEs A-C in core subjects including Maths and English

Job description

## MAT Finance Business Partner### We are searching for the best education professionals* MAT Finance Business PartnerNEWFast Apply# MAT Finance Business PartnerEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: Grade 6 - £33,443 to £39,862Posted: 19th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 11th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527240Job Reference: FinanceStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527240* Share :**Job overview**We are looking to appoint a dynamic MAT Finance Business Partner to support our school leaders in maintaining balanced budgets. You will assist in the development of accurate three-year budgets and projections that reflect pupil projections, school leaders' visions, and risk. You will act as the key finance link to our Trust schools, providing financial guidance and ensuring timely performance reporting to inform decision-making**The right candidate will have:*** A-C in core GCSE subjects, including Maths and English* A proven track record of establishing sound financial projections and managing large budgets* Outstanding business acumen and experience in developing successful professional relationships* Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development* The ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex information to inform critical decisions* Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data in a simplistic manner to various stakeholdersAt Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team where your professional development is a priority. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate staff who are committed to achieving excellence for all students. We offer a hybrid working environment and the chance to make a real difference across a diverse network of schools.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sidney Stringer Academy 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Sidney Stringer AcademyPart of### Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust