Finance Business Partner

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Butler Rose is supporting a well-established and growing organisation within the education sector to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its finance team based in Okehampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial support, insight and guidance across multiple sites while helping to drive effective financial management and decision-making.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will play a key role in budgeting, financial reporting and business partnering activities, supporting operational leaders with financial planning and performance management.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the preparation and management of budgets
  • Monitoring expenditure and analysing variances against budget
  • Providing financial advice and cost modelling to key stakeholders
  • Authorising purchase orders, invoices and payments
  • Preparing payroll-related returns, grant claims and financial reports
  • Reconciling bank accounts and monitoring cash controls
  • Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements
  • Assisting with financial analysis of projects and activities
  • Providing guidance and support to junior finance team members and apprentices
  • Contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes and controls

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in a finance-focused role
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good IT and systems skills, including proficiency with finance software and Excel
  • The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
  • A proactive and organised approach to problem-solving
  • A full driving licence and access to transport

AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification (or studying towards) and previous experience within an education or school finance environment would be advantageous, but are not essential.

What's on Offer?

  • A varied and rewarding Finance Business Partner position
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence decision-making
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Long-term career development opportunities
  • Full-time permanent employment with an organisation making a positive impact in its community

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strong financial skills with meaningful stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this Finance Business Partner role, please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,518.00 - £33,699.00
Per annum
GBP30518.00 - GBP33699.00 per annum
Added 30/10/2026
Reference: 265961575_1793357096

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