Role: Finance Business PartnerLocation: Bedford12 to 18 months FTCHours: 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30 (1 hour unpaid for lunch)Salary £35,000 per annum.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a supportive and welcoming finance team.Benefits: 25 days holidayImmediate start availableFull office-based role with potential for hybrid working once fully trainedSupportive and welcoming finance teamOn-site facilities Duties of a Finance Business Partner: Assist with the accurate and timely production of management reporting across multiple sites and schoolsInput and review transactions in line with policies, ensuring accuracy and complianceManage month-end and year-end routines, reconciliations, and control accountsSupport the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, expenses, and supplier paymentsProvide accurate management reporting packs, benchmarking analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadersMaintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting and financial planning across the Trust and partner schoolsEnsure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including VAT, gift aid, and ONS returnsContinuously review processes, seeking improvements in efficiency and customer service What we would like from you: Previous experience within a finance role, ideally at management reporting or business partnering levelStrong technical accounting knowledge with the abil