Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) delivers excellent quality teaching & learning, through passion and commitment by its staff, both teaching and support.

 We are seeking a Finance Partner to support a group of our primary schools in central Birmingham, providing efficient financial management information including monthly management accounts, budget management & control and financial planning.

You will play a key role in providing day-to-day financial information for planning and control purposes and advising and guiding Headteachers on spend.

This role requires adaptability as you will advise on proposed capital projects and work closely with Head Teachers in reviewing costs of future staffing requirements and its sustainability. This is a broad and diverse role with the emphasis placed on providing 'good customer service' to these schools as an extension of the finance team.

The ideal candidate will hold a full accounting qualification or is studying towards it, but candidates who or have experience with working in the education sector in a similar role will also be considered.  You will have experience of a multi site function and possess an excellent understanding of financial & management accounting, with a proven record of communicating financial information to a range of stakeholders.

On a personal note, you will be a self-starter with a confident personality who thrives in a customer facing role, with the ability to convey complex financial information in simple terms to non finance staff.  BDMAT are happy to receive applications from candidates in the commercial sector, however experience within the public sector or education is desirable.

This is a full time , all year through position. (Maternity Cover)  This role offers a flexible working model in which report writing can be conducted from home if you are not required on school premises or in the central office.

Due to the location of these schools, a car driver is desirable.