Reports to: Financial Planning Manager Location: West London (flexible working available) Contract: Permanent, Full time First round interviews will take place w/c 08 June 2026, with second round w/c 15 June 2026 We''re seeking a Finance Business Partner, who will be resilient, flexible, and able to operate in a busy environment, as well as excellent at managing competing demands and priorities. You will take the lead supporting budget holders with high-quality management information, supporting with budgeting and forecasting. Key Responsibilities: Provide efficient Finance Business Partnering support to various programme teams to facilitate timely recognition of planned Income and Expenditure Lead on month-end management accounts for the departments in Ark Schools under your remit, including posting balance sheet adjustments and producing commentary alongside reporting Effectively communicate monthly finances for your specified departments with the Financial Planning Manager and Head of Central Finance Support budget holders and the Financial Planning Manager with the reforecast and budgeting processes Develop finance training materials for your departments, to ensure they are supported through forecast and budgeting processes Knowledge and Skills: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting and why it''s important Experience of producing and presenting finance reports, with excellent numerical and financial skills Ability to communicate effectively and explain fina