Finance Business Partner (Capital)

Finance Business Partner (Capital)

Make a real impact across our schools. Help shape the future of education through strategic financial leadership.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner (Capital) to join our central team. In this key role, you will provide strategic financial insight and support across our schools, leading on capital investment, premises, and IT expenditure to ensure resources are used effectively and deliver real value.

About the Role

You will work closely with school leaders, operational teams, and the Executive Team to drive robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. With a strong focus on capital programmes and compliance, you will play a vital role in ensuring our schools are well-supported, resilient, and positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on capital expenditure planning, including premises and IT investment
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial forecasts
• Oversee fixed assets, capital budgets, and the annual School Condition Allocation return
• Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to provide strategic financial advice
• Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance processes
• Support statutory accounts with accurate capital and asset reporting
• Work collaboratively across finance, estates, and IT to drive best value and efficiency
• Monitor compliance systems and provide reporting to Trustees

What We’re Looking For

• A confident finance professional with strong analytical and planning skills
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Passion for supporting education and delivering value across a multi-site organisation

Why join Oak Learning Partnership?

Oak Learning Partnership is a highly inclusive, values-led Trust, committed to transforming lives through aspirational education and strong relational practice. Our staff work collaboratively across phases - primary, secondary and special, to deliver high-quality provision that places inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the Trust Central Office, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please email us at hr@oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To apply, follow the link - https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=083937zjeJ

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please email us at hr@oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.