As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of our Multi Academy Trust. Working closely with Headteachers and Trust leaders, you will translate financial data into meaningful insight that supports sustainable school improvement. Your work will help ensure resources are used effectively so that every school can deliver the best possible outcomes for our learners.

You will take the lead on budgeting, forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of schools, providing clear, evidence-based advice that informs decision-making at all levels. Acting as the key finance contact for school and Trust leaders, you will combine strong technical and analytical skills with excellent relationship-building, supporting each school to understand its financial position, plan confidently for the future and manage performance throughout the year.

This is a highly collaborative and influential role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple sites and wants to make a tangible impact within the education sector. You will bring both strategic thinking and hands-on support, ensuring our financial planning is robust, transparent and aligned with our Trust’s long-term priorities and values.

Location can be at either St Austell or Newquay central offices to suit applicant, travel between schools will be required.

April 2026 start but flexible by negotiation.

Flexible or part time working will be considered (to minimum of 0.8 FTE).

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.