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WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented Finance Business Partner – Quadrant Lead to provide strategic financial leadership across a portfolio of academies. Partnering with senior leaders, you will deliver expert financial advice, robust planning and insightful analysis that supports effective decision-making, strong governance and long-term financial sustainability across the Trust.

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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic financial leadership and business partnering support to academies.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and medium-term financial planning.
• Delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis and insights.
• Building strong relationships with academy and Trust leaders.
• Ensuring compliance, governance and effective financial controls.
• Promoting financial sustainability, value for money and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development of the Finance Business Partnering function.
• Preparing annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.
• Maintaining forecasts and monitoring financial performance.
• Identifying risks and opportunities and implementing corrective actions.
• Producing management reports, dashboards and variance analysis.
• Validating financial data and maintaining robust audit trails.
• Translating complex financial information into clear, practical advice for stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would welcome your application if you have:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified membership of a recognised accountancy body
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Substantial experience in a finance role involving management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Experience of business partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing decisions.
• Experience of working across a multi-site or similarly complex organisation.
• Experience of finance or ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent line management skills.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an on...