Finance Business Partner

Temporary Finance Business Partner - Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire - £18 - £20 per hour - Temporary until Mid- December About the Client Our client is a well-established Education organisation based in Wantage, supporting a network of schools. They offer a collaborative and supportive working environment, with an emphasis on professional development, teamwork and delivering a high-quality service. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. About the Job This temporary Finance Business Partner position will provide hands-on financial support across the organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and school leadership teams, you will support budgeting, reporting, payroll monitoring and day-to-day financial processes, helping stakeholders maintain effective financial control. Duties will include: Preparing and maintaining budgets and medium-term financial forecasts. Producing monthly financial reports and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure. Reconciling payroll against budgets, investigating discrepancies and assisting with payroll calculations. Acting as a key finance contact and responding to day-to-day queries. Maintaining purchase ledger activity and reviewing outstanding purchase orders at month-end. Processing and reviewing accruals, prepayments and deferred or accrued income. Supporting banking activities and accurately recording transactions. Providing financial information and analysis to senior finance colleagues and school leadership. Advising on purchasing decisions and helping stakeholders achieve value for money. Using accounting, budgeting and Excel-based systems to maintain accurate financial records. Supporting compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements. About the Successful Applicant You will have a strong background in budgeting, reporting and financial management. You will be confident using Excel and accounting systems, highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines. Previous experience within education or a similar environment would be beneficial. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. What You Will Receive in Return Opportunity to join a supportive education organisation in Wantage on a temporary basis. The position offers a varied finance workload, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to use your financial expertise within a collaborative working environment.