Job type
PermanentLocation
Newcastle (Tyne & Wear)Working Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Up to £49,000 + excellent benefits
Qualified Accountant, Newcastle, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Budgets, Projects
Finance Business Partner
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid working)
Sector: Not‑for‑Profit / Education
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
A large, well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking a fully qualified Finance Business Partner to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making across the Group.
This is a high-profile role partnering closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and executive stakeholders – providing insight, challenge, and clarity at a time of growth and change across the education and skills sector.
If you thrive in a role where numbers influence strategy and finance drives impact, this could be an excellent next step.
What You’ll Deliver
- Insight‑led monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasting for assigned departments
- Strong support for budgeting, reforecasting, and business planning
- Financial leadership on business cases, investment decisions, and new initiatives
- Clear, meaningful KPI reporting to support cost control and performance
- Trusted financial advice and interpretation for non‑finance stakeholders
- Contribution to statutory accounts, governance, and compliance
- Collaborative, group‑wide planning aligned to strategic objectives
- Continuous improvement and innovation in financial practices
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in financial business partnering
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- Able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight
- Experience within education, not‑for‑profit, or regulated environments is highly desirable.
Why Apply?
- Purpose‑driven organisation with genuine social impact
- Influential role with visibility at senior and executive level
- Hybrid working and strong wellbeing culture
- Opportunity to shape strategy, not just report on it
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne
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