Trust Finance Partner

East Anglian Schools Trust
Location: Suffolk
Salary (£): Grade 5 (Point 21-25)
Closing Date: Friday, 18th July 2025
Start Date: September 2025 or Earlier
Phase: Trust
Type of School:

Role Managed by

Rebecca Beach
Executive Search Consultant
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We have decided to develop EAST’s Central Finance Team and create this new role. It will help us to support our schools and involves working with our School Finance officers and Headteachers in a supportive environment to provide assurance and expertise in planning and manging school budgets. The successful candidate will work closely as part of an excellent Central Team in a collaborative and team-orientated environment. Support and training will be provided to understand and develop knowledge of the role and our schools.

We are looking for someone with experience in finance, and open to training and development to broaden their experience. Whilst school related would be helpful not essential. Applicants should be confident with their financial skills, have strong communication skills, excellent organisation, and be able to form string, professional relationships. Individuals will be approachable and enthusiastic with a strong commitment to education and personal learning.

Please note the role will involve travel to schools to meet with Finance Officers. The schools are located between Bungay and Woodbridge.

Should you wish to discuss the post further, we would welcome an informal conversation. Please do not hesitate to contact our retained consultant at Academicis, Rebecca Beach or rbeach@academicis.co.uk.  

EAST are committed to the professional growth of our employees, and is willing to support its employees to gain a relevant qualification in this area. EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment.  DBS checks required for all posts. 

Please note that EAST reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.