Role: Regional Finance Business Partner - SecondaryLocation: Sheffield (2 days) / Derby (2 days) / 1 day from homeType: PermanentSalary: 50,269 - 55,803Sellick Partnership are supporting an Academy Trust to recruit a Regional Finance Business Partner supporting their Secondary schools.This is a commercially focused role working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, leading on financial planning, reporting and performance across the portfolio.Key responsibilities:Lead 3-year budgeting and financial forecastingProduce and review monthly management accountsMonitor budgets, analyse variances and advise on actionsPartner with Headteachers on financial planning and decision-makingLead finance review meetings with academy leadership teamsSupport year-end processes and external auditsEnsure compliance with financial regulations and Trust policiesOversee financial systems and drive consistency across academiesSupport procurement and contract value for moneyMentor and support finance staff within schoolsKey requirements:Part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and management accountsExperience working within a Multi-Academy Trust or secondary school environmentConfident stakeholder management and ability to challengeStrong Excel and financial systems experience (PS Financial desirable)Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentIf you''re interested, please get in touch with Jack Rice at Sellick Partnershi