Finance Business Partner
Closing in 15 days (12 January 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £30,061 (FTE £32,597–£36,363), NJC point 20–25
Employer: Blackdown Education Partnership
Location: Cullompton , Devon, EX15 3AG
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 12 January 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Location: Central Finance & HR Office, Uffculme School EX15 3AG + travel to schools
37 hrs/week, term time + 3 weeks (42 weeks/year)
What will I be doing?
Want to use your financial acumen, and relationship building skills in an organisation where the bottom-line is nurturing and developing the ambition, talents and interests of every child in its care? This could be the perfect role for you.
- Partner with our primary school headteachers to develop and monitor their budgets.
- Provide clear, insightful analysis and financial forecasts.
- Offer expert support and constructive challenge.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Experience with budgets and forecasting (school experience not essential).
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Ability to turn financial data into actionable insights.
What is in it for me?
- Hybrid working flexibility and autonomy.
- Term-time plus 3 weeks – all but 3 weeks of the school holidays off.
- Defined benefit LGPS pension scheme.
- Rewarding, varied role as a key member of the Central Finance Team.
DBS check
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
Supporting documents and information
Email gibsonp@bep.ac to arrange an informal chat with our CFO, Ben Brook.
Interview Date: 19 January 2026
