Finance Partner
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School:
The Education Village Academy Trust -
Location:
Darlington -
Salary:
£35,412 - £38,220 -
Hours:
37 hours per week -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
1st Mar 2026
The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is looking for a skilled and proactive Finance Partner to provide expert financial leadership across a portfolio of schools. This key role supports school leaders with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and strategic decision‑making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading annual budget setting for allocated schools
- Providing monthly management accounts with clear insight
- Delivering accurate forecasts and scenario modelling
- Ensuring compliance with Trust and DfE financial requirements
- Leading Trust‑wide workstreams such as procurement, funding, BACS controls, insurance or reconciliations
- Supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes and financial control
We are looking for:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience in academy or education finance
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders
- A collaborative, values‑driven mindset aligned to EVAT’s ethos of Excellence, Inclusion, Ambition and Teamwork
This is an excellent opportunity to make a strategic impact in a Trust committed to supporting children and young people.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached
To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and email it to Peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
The Education Village Academy Trust
Established in 2006, we are a mixed Multi Academy Trust (MAT), bringing together mainstream and special schools and academies serving the borough of Darlington and neighbouring areas.
We are a village, and by building on our individual strengths, sharing our skills, and weaving each other’s ideas and perspectives into our practice, we are able to offer unique and enriched learning experiences.
We are proud to be part of a truly inclusive Trust. We firmly believe that fairness in opportunity and acceptance of individuality enhances understanding of the world, prepares pupils for the future, and creates young adults who value, appreciate and are able to make an active contribution to their communities.
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