Broad Horizons Education Trust
Sewell Park Academy
St Clements Hill,
Norwich
NR3 4BX
recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk
Finance Business Partner
Grade I 26 – 28: £37,280 – £39,152 FTE per annum, pay award pending
37 hours per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity – with scope for longer term progression – has arisen to join the Finance team at Broad Horizons Education Trust which currently operates 18 academies in and around Norwich – 3 secondary schools, 2 specialist schools and 13 schools for younger children.
The Finance Business Partner will help lead the busy and friendly finance team. As a group, we are responsible for producing complete and accurate consolidated monthly management accounts, whilst also working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to drive value for money as part of the organisation’s responsibility to steward and apply public funds effectively and efficiently.
Key Areas of Work
- Month end procedures
- Key control account reconciliations
- Forecasting and reporting
- Monitoring budgets
- Developing 3‑year rolling budget plans
- Other finance tasks as required
Position Details
The role is based in the Trust’s centralised Head office, providing financial support to the team and Trust, visiting schools and liaising with budget holders as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Recognised accountancy training and strong interpersonal skills with at least 2 years experience within a finance role.
Candidates have the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.
The hours for this post are 37 hours per week with the opportunity for flexi working weeks around school holidays. The Trust provides excellent Pension benefits, free car parking, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes, dress-down Fridays and a School Wellbeing Service, with new employee benefits being regularly added.
To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details. You will then be linked through to our recruitment portal MyNewTerm where you can complete an online application form.
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 @ 9am
Interview Date: TBC
We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with past employers. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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