Senior Finance Partner

Senior Finance Partner (Spencer Academies Trust - Central Team)

Location: Spencer Academies Trust, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7EW, UK

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday, 2nd May 2025

Interview Date: 9 May 2025

About us

Do you want to become part of a highly successful Multi Academy Trust where our mission is to provide high quality education and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people?

If so, then we definitely need to hear from you.

Due to the successful growth of our Trust, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, reliable, and highly motivated Senior Finance Partner to join our central team. The successful candidate will lead a team of finance partners, working closely with the wider finance team to provide comprehensive and accurate financial accounting services across our schools.

As part of an excellent team, you will receive extensive support to develop your full potential both in this role and beyond.

Our Trust

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust, and sponsor of academies. We serve over 18,500 children and young people, employing more than 2,800 staff across the East Midlands. Our goal is to be a leading regional high-performing Trust with a national reputation for excellence.

Our family includes 18 primary academies, 8 secondary academies, and one primary-aged special school. All benefit from collaboration, shared values, and a common ambition to deliver outstanding results and a broad, opportunity-rich curriculum.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Vision: To be an exceptional Trust providing outstanding education.

We Believe:

• All children have a right to quality education, regardless of background or ability.
• Schools are stronger when they collaborate and operate as a family.
• Developing staff and shared responsibility enhances effectiveness and sustainability.

Applicants should share our high aspirations for pupils and staff.

Contact and Application Details

For queries, contact the CFO at .

References will be requested prior to interview in line with safer recruitment policies.

Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2025

Interviews: 9th May 2025

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert early.

You can apply via our Every Candidate Portal . New users can register, or existing users can sign in to submit an application.

A helpful video guide is available for the portal.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS and safeguarding training.

We promote equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

Please see the attached document: Senior Finance Partner JD April 2025.pdf

Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts. For full details, visit our benefits page .