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RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a growing Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on an interim basis for approximately six months. As the Trust transitions from a Single Academy Trust to a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), it requires a finance professional with sector expertise to provide strategic guidance on the development and implementation of enhanced financial procedures, controls, and operational processes. \n \n Main duties will include, but not be limited to: \n \n\n • Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare the Trust for the critical August Year-End Audit.\n, • Balance Sheet Oversight: Conduct necessary remediation on the balance sheet, focusing heavily on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts\n, • Centralisation & Reporting: Review, refine, and modernise the monthly Management Accounts (MA) process to better reflect structural changes across the MAT.\n\n \n The successful candidate will be an accomplished Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager with demonstrable experience within the Academy or wider education sector. You will possess a strong understanding of MAT accounting principles, statutory financial reporting requirements, and complex balance sheet management. In addition, you will be highly systems-literate, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory changes into clear, accessible guidance for non-finance stakeholders. \n \n You will be qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA) however candidates who are qualified by experience / part qualified will be considered should they evidence strong experience in the sector. The start date for this role will be September 2026 \n \n RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a member of the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will support the Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager and Finance Managers to ensure that the company’s financial operations are delivered effectively and efficiently, including financial reporting, regulatory reporting and the company’s accounting system, management accounting, budgeting, cost-sharing reporting to partner funds, treasury management, banking, payments and invoicing. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • To perform a range of duties from the following:\n, • To maintain the company’s computerised accounting system, including the entering of transactions and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations.\n, • To use the company’s computerised system for monitoring invoice approvals, including the entering of transactions and accounting adjustments and the operation of effective controls and reconciliations where required.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager with the month end close and preparation of accruals and prepayments.\n, • To assist with the preparation of the Quarterly Shareholder Report and monthly internal reporting.\n, • To manage and take ownership of the accounts payable process from start to finish, making sure invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager in updating quarterly financial models (cost-sharing model and savings analysis).\n, • Preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Process employee expense claims.\n, • To support the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager in taking actions that contribute to the effective management of risks.\n, • To provide advice to the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager on financial matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of work.\n, • To build effective working relationships across the company, and with partner funds and key suppliers.\n, • To take part in projects and working groups, including leading on some internal projects.\n, • To actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement them swiftly and effectively.\n, • To prepare information in support of the calculation of charges to partner funds and the reporting of these.\n, • To process payments to suppliers and liaise with them as necessary.\n, • To support internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate technical Finance information in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Good reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to use own initiative within delegated authority.\n, • Active participant in continuous personal and professional development, who seeks to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of matters relevant to their area of work.\n, • Able to build effective relationships with peers in the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Experience of working in a Finance, Pensions or Investments role.\n, • Strong ethics and integrity, and analytical\n, • Able to act as an ambassador for the Finance team within the company.\n, • Able to understand the overarching aims and objectives of the company, and how the work of the Finance team contributes to these.\n, • Innovative and actively challenges existing ways of working, driving improvements within the Finance team.\n, • A good team-player who is able to work collaboratively and support other members of the Finance team.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant; or\n, • AAT-qualified; or\n, • At least 3 GCSEs including Mathematics\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Head of Commercial and Strategic Partnerships will lead the company’s commercial strategy across supplier relationships, strategic partnerships and wider third party engagement. The role will ensure we secure high quality services and partnerships that meet operational, regulatory and value for money expectations, while supporting our longer-term strategic ambitions. \n \n The postholder will build strong relationships across the organisation to understand business needs early, shape commercial options and support delivery. They will lead on assessing and managing strategic partnerships that strengthen capability, improve outcomes for Partner Funds and support the organisation’s future operating model. They will work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure that procurement, contract management and third-party risk activity are joined up, well controlled and aligned to LGPS Central’s objectives. \n \n This role will set the standard for how we manage our commercial relationships across the Company. It will shape a culture of commercial awareness, transparency and accountability, ensuring our approach remains robust, forward looking, focused on value for money and aligned to the expectations of Partner Funds, regulators, government and other key stakeholders. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Commercial strategy and partnership leadership \n\n • Lead the commercial and strategic partnership strategy, aligned to business priorities.\n, • Identify and develop partnership models that strengthen capability and improve outcomes.\n, • Set governance for commercial decisions, including options appraisal, due diligence and decision records. \n\n Strategic partnerships and external engagement \n\n • Own key strategic relationships and ensure clear objectives, deliverables and success measures.\n, • Negotiate partnership terms, including governance, performance expectations and exit provisions.\n, • Monitor partnership health, risks and dependencies and drive continuous improvement. \n\n Contracting and commercial management \n\n • Oversee contract lifecycle activity including drafting, negotiation, renewals and change control.\n, • Maintain visibility of key dates, obligations and commercial risks.\n, • Support early resolution of commercial issues and disputes.\n\n Supplier and partnership performance management \n\n • Set standards for service management including KPIs, SLAs, reviews and improvement plans.\n, • Ensure contract owners manage performance consistently and address issues early.\n, • Maintain accurate performance and commercial governance records.\n\n Vendor oversight, operational resilience and risk \n\n • Ensure vendor oversight meets regulatory expectations and supports operational resilience.\n, • Oversee due diligence, ongoing monitoring and risk actions for key suppliers and partners.\n, • Work with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Technology on third party controls and reporting.\n\n Leadership and team development \n\n • Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted adviser on commercial decisions\n, • Encourage continuous improvement and drive consistent ways of working across commercial activity\n, • Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and proactive risk management\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Commercial and partnership leadership: Experience leading commercial strategy, contract negotiations and relationship management in a complex organisation.\n, • Vendor oversight and governance: Strong background in supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, operational resilience checks and managing third party risk in a regulated environment.\n, • Contracting and negotiation skills: Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial terms, managing contract lifecycles, renewals and commercial change.\n, • Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior leaders, project teams and external suppliers and partners. Able to influence and guide colleagues through commercial decision making.\n, • Analytical and reporting skills: Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting information on commercial activity, supplier and partner performance, risk findings and cost analysis for committees and senior stakeholders.\n, • Organisation and attention to detail: Ability to maintain accurate records, track obligations, monitor performance and manage multiple priorities in parallel.\n, • Communication: Clear communicator able to explain commercial, procurement and vendor requirements to both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders and committees.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • A professional qualification is desirable in Procurement, Finance or another relevant field.\n, • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).\n, • Must be able to meet the requirements of an FCA Certified role.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a key member of the Finance team, the Fund Accounting Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the company’s financial operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, oversight of the fund accounting activities carried out by the outsourced providers, regulatory reporting and cost sharing reporting to the Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Financial Reporting & Compliance \n\n • Oversee the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Assist in the completion of regulatory returns and ensure compliance with financial regulations.\n, • Work with internal and external auditors, supporting audit plans and ensuring smooth processes.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements of subsidiary entities of LGPS Central Limited and reconciliations of balances and transactions between group entities.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of tax filings in respect of the investment products.\n, • Contribute to the management of VAT matters in respect of the investment products.\n\n Partner Fund Reporting \n\n • Contribute to the preparation of regular Partner Fund reporting in respect of the investment products, in liaison with the Investments team and the Investment Operations team, including the provision of cost and performance information.\n\n Cost Transparency & Benchmarking \n\n • Prepare and analyse cost transparency workings.\n, • Prepare and analyse cost and performance benchmarking data.\n\n Forecasting & Treasury Management \n\n • Oversee treasury management activities and cash flow forecasts in liaison with the Investment Operations team, ensuring effective risk management.\n, • Administer the settlement of accounts payable in respect of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Contribute to the development of the business cases for potential products, including the evaluation of the costs thereof.\n\n Oversight of Outsourced Providers \n\n • Oversee the work of the outsourced providers of fund accounting and financial reporting services to LGPS Central’s investment products.\n, • Perform checks, reconciliations and analyses of the output of the outsourced service providers.\n, • Liaise effectively with the outsourced service providers, including participating in regular meetings.\n, • Contribute to the performance management of the outsourced service providers.\n\n Stakeholder & Supplier Management \n\n • Work closely with the Investments and Investment Operations teams on a day-to-day basis.\n, • Manage external service providers, including the outsourced service providers, banking, auditing and tax advisory services.\n, • Support financial reporting and ad hoc responses to the Partner Funds and other key stakeholders.\n\n Risk Management & Policy Development \n\n • Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with key financial policies.\n, • Identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing improvements where needed.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Provide financial insights and advice to managers on projects, business cases and decision-making.\n, • Promote financial best practices and value for money across the company through training and advisory support\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate complex and highly technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Good report-writing and verbal skills.\n, • Active participant in continuous professional development, with an up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting, finance, investments and pensions matters.\n, • Able to motivate and inspire members of the Finance team to develop themselves and perform to a high level.\n, • Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the company and across the wider industry.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Highly analytical, able to work with complex data sets.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Meets all the requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. \n \n The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. \n \n This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Reward Strategy and Framework Development \n\n • Deliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principles\n, • Lead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total reward\n, • Help shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward framework\n, • Ensure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experience\n, • Support reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impact\n\n Benchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job Architecture \n\n • Lead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where needed\n, • Deliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modelling\n, • Support the design and development of job architecture and clear job levelling\n, • Turn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendations\n\n Performance approach, objectives and culture \n\n • Own and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.\n, • Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.\n, • Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.\n, • Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.\n\n Variable pay and performance-linked reward \n\n • Lead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.\n, • Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.\n, • Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.\n, • Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.\n, • Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.\n\n Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement \n\n • Prepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.\n, • Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.\n, • Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.\n, • Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.\n, • Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.\n\n Data, systems, and process improvement \n\n • Own reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.\n, • Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.\n, • Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way.\n\n Compliance, regulation, and risk management \n\n • Ensure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.\n, • Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.\n, • Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.\n, • Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Significant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.\n, • Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.\n, • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.\n, • Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.\n, • Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.\n, • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.\n, • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.\n, • Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.\n, • A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join us as a Finance Business Partner : Empower Futures!Hours of work: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmHybrid with travel toAll schools (Occasionally)Head office ( At least two times a week - Liverpool, Bootle)Fixed Term: 12 MonthsHelp shape the future of financial leadership within education.Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?Well at Progress Education, that's just the approach we take.Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics-enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.But that's not all, we also offer...Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewardsWeekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLTGroup Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.At Progress Schools, finance is about far more than producing reports. We believe financial insight should empower our school leaders to make informed decisions that maximise resources and improve outcomes for young people.We're creating a brand-new Finance Business Partner role to strengthen the connection between Finance and Operations-and we're looking for someone who wants to help shape it.If you're naturally curious, enjoy understanding the story behind the numbers and want to influence real operational decisions, we'd love to hear from you.About the RoleAs Finance Business Partner, you'll become the dedicated finance lead for a portfolio of schools, working closely with Headteachers and operational leaders to understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide meaningful commercial insight.You'll review management accounts, investigate variances, support budgeting and forecasting, and help school leaders understand how financial decisions impact operational performance.Rather than simply reporting the numbers, you'll help explain them-and work collaboratively to improve them.What Success Looks LikeAfter six months in the role, you'll know your schools inside out.You'll understand the story behind every significant variance, Headteachers will see you as their first point of contact for financial support, and you'll be confidently identifying risks, opportunities and improvements before anyone else.You'll be helping operational leaders make better decisions through insight, challenge and collaboration-not just reporting the numbers.What You'll BringWe're looking for someone who combines strong financial knowledge with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.You'll have experience in management accounting or finance business partnering, be comfortable analysing financial information and enjoy working collaboratively with operational colleagues.Whether you're an experienced Finance Business Partner or a Management Accountant looking to take the next step into a commercially focused role, we'd love to hear from you.Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to build something new.You'll have genuine ownership of your portfolio, work closely with senior leaders across the organisation and play a key role in developing our Finance Business Partnering function.If you enjoy making a difference, influencing decisions and helping others succeed, this is the role for you.What are we looking for from you?Academic Background: Part-qualified or qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA (desirable)Experience: Experience within a management accounting or finance business partnering environmentKnowledge: Strong understanding of management accounts and Profit & Loss reporting.Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.Please click here to view the Job Description.How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailingLet's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducationDiversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

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This role will set the standard for how we manage our commercial relationships across the Company. It will shape a culture of commercial awareness, transparency and accountability, ensuring our approach remains robust, forward looking, focused on value for money and aligned to the expectations of Partner Funds, regulators, government and other key stakeholders. What you’ll be doing:Commercial strategy and partnership leadershipLead the commercial and strategic partnership strategy, aligned to business priorities.Identify and develop partnership models that strengthen capability and improve outcomes.Set governance for commercial decisions, including options appraisal, due diligence and decision records. Strategic partnerships and external engagementOwn key strategic relationships and ensure clear objectives, deliverables and success measures.Negotiate partnership terms, including governance, performance expectations and exit provisions.Monitor partnership health, risks and dependencies and drive continuous improvement. Contracting and commercial managementOversee contract lifecycle activity including drafting, negotiation, renewals and change control.Maintain visibility of key dates, obligations and commercial risks.Support early resolution of commercial issues and disputes.Supplier and partnership performance managementSet standards for service management including KPIs, SLAs, reviews and improvement plans.Ensure contract owners manage performance consistently and address issues early.Maintain accurate performance and commercial governance records.Vendor oversight, operational resilience and riskEnsure vendor oversight meets regulatory expectations and supports operational resilience.Oversee due diligence, ongoing monitoring and risk actions for key suppliers and partners.Work with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Technology on third party controls and reporting.Leadership and team developmentBuild strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted adviser on commercial decisionsEncourage continuous improvement and drive consistent ways of working across commercial activityPromote a culture of transparency, accountability and proactive risk management About UsLGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:Cheshire Pension FundDerbyshire Pension FundLeicestershire Pension FundNottinghamshire Pension FundShropshire Pension FundStaffordshire Pension FundWest Midlands Pension FundWorcestershire Pension FundGloucestershire Pension Fund Hampshire Pension FundSuffolk County CouncilWiltshire Pension FundNorfolk Pension FundOxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds RequirementsCommercial and partnership leadership: Experience leading commercial strategy, contract negotiations and relationship management in a complex organisation.Vendor oversight and governance: Strong background in supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, operational resilience checks and managing third party risk in a regulated environment.Contracting and negotiation skills: Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial terms, managing contract lifecycles, renewals and commercial change.Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior leaders, project teams and external suppliers and partners. Able to influence and guide colleagues through commercial decision making.Analytical and reporting skills: Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting information on commercial activity, supplier and partner performance, risk findings and cost analysis for committees and senior stakeholders.Organisation and attention to detail: Ability to maintain accurate records, track obligations, monitor performance and manage multiple priorities in parallel.Communication: Clear communicator able to explain commercial, procurement and vendor requirements to both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders and committees. Qualifications:A professional qualification is desirable in Procurement, Finance or another relevant field.Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).Must be able to meet the requirements of an FCA Certified role. What do we offer?We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:Competitive salaryAn enhanced and generous Pension Scheme30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays2 days paid volunteering daysAn extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidaysExcellent Learning & Development OpportunitiesWelfare and Family-friendly policiesEnhanced pay for new parentsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing SupportVitality Private Medical InsuranceHybrid WorkingCompany Service AwardsCycle to Work SchemeCompany Electric Vehicle SchemeNominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023Winner of LAPF Investment InnovationWinner of Pool of the Year 2025

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. The Reward & Performance Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering LGPS Central’s reward and performance agenda. The role will lead high-impact work across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions, benchmarking, job architecture, reward governance, and the development of a clear, consistent performance approach that strengthens accountability, performance culture and organisational outcomes. The role will help shape a reward and performance framework that is fair, transparent, market-informed and designed to support a high-performing, inclusive culture. The postholder will bring strong technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and credible stakeholder influence, working in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer, Head of People and the wider team, to drive well-evidenced decisions, stronger performance outcomes and meaningful people impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape reward and performance practices that support the People Strategy, embed V2MOM performance objectives, reflect regulatory expectations, strengthen organisational resilience, and serve the long-term interests of LGPS Central and its Partner Funds. What you’ll be doing:Reward Strategy and Framework DevelopmentDeliver LGPS Central’s total reward review in line with the People Strategy and agreed reward principlesLead activity across base pay, variable pay, benefits, pensions and total rewardHelp shape a fair, transparent and market-informed reward frameworkEnsure reward recommendations support performance, inclusion and a positive employee experienceSupport reward practices that recognise performance, contribution and impactBenchmarking, Pay Analysis and Job ArchitectureLead the annual benchmarking cycle, working with external advisers where neededDeliver pay benchmarking, comp-ratio analysis, market insight and reward modellingSupport the design and development of job architecture and clear job levellingTurn analysis into clear, evidence-based recommendationsPerformance approach, objectives and cultureOwn and evolve LGPS Central’s performance approach, ensuring it is simple, consistent, outcome-focused and aligned to the People Strategy.Lead the development and embedding of a stronger performance culture, with clear expectations, meaningful performance conversations and evidence-based outcomes.Support leaders to set, cascade and calibrate V2MOM performance objectives so individual and team objectives are aligned to corporate priorities, business outcomes and cultural expectations.Use performance insight, calibration outputs and colleague data to identify trends, strengthen accountability and improve the quality and consistency of performance outcomes.Variable pay and performance-linked rewardLead the delivery and modelling of variable pay and incentive frameworks, drawing on external expertise where needed.Ensure performance metrics are integrated into incentive design, aligned to V2MOM objectives, the corporate scorecard, business priorities and risk expectations.Own the connection between performance outcomes and pay decisions, ensuring reward outcomes are fair, consistent, evidence-based and clearly governed.Ensure variable pay approaches support sustainable performance, strong governance, appropriate risk outcomes and a positive colleague experience.Promote credible performance-linked reward through clear principles, robust calibration and transparent decision-making.Governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagementPrepare high-quality committee papers, analysis, and recommendations for PCRC, RemCo, NomCo and other governance forums.Engage the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Committee, the Chief People & Transformation Officer and other senior stakeholders.Manage relationships with external reward advisers and other third-party partners.Present reward data, options, and recommendations clearly, with appropriate context and risk insight.Build trusted relationships across the business to strengthen understanding, confidence and engagement in reward and performance practices.Data, systems, and process improvementOwn reward data, modelling and analysis, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong governance.Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, reporting, data quality, and system use.Develop efficient, reliable pay modelling tools and analytical approaches.Ensure reward activity is delivered in a controlled, well-documented and auditable way. Compliance, regulation, and risk managementEnsure reward structures and recommendations reflect FCA requirements and broader governance expectations.Support reward activity in line with LGPS Central’s risk culture, risk appetite, and internal policies.Identify and escalate reward-related risks, issues, and as appropriate.Build a strong understanding of the LGPS landscape, implicationsPartner Fund expectations and the wider impact of reward decisions About UsLGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:Cheshire Pension FundDerbyshire Pension FundLeicestershire Pension FundNottinghamshire Pension FundShropshire Pension FundStaffordshire Pension FundWest Midlands Pension FundWorcestershire Pension FundGloucestershire Pension FundHampshire Pension FundSuffolk County CouncilWiltshire Pension FundNorfolk Pension FundOxfordshire Pension Fund The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds RequirementsSignificant reward experience in financial services, asset management, or a similarly regulated environment.Strong technical reward expertise, analytical depth and a good understanding of performance frameworks, objective setting and performance calibration.Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and committees with confidence and credibility.Excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to balance rigour with pragmatism.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, boards, and external partners.Commercially aware, with the ability to align people and reward priorities to organisational goals and financial context.High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use performance, pay and workforce insight to support robust, evidence-based decisions.Highly effective partnering skills, with the ability to build trust, create momentum and work across the organisation.A growth mindset, with the ability to learn quickly, drive continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking across reward and performance. Qualifications:Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.Reward, HR, finance, pensions or related professional qualification would be advantageous. What do we offer?We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:Competitive salaryAn enhanced and generous Pension Scheme30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays2 days paid volunteering daysAn extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidaysExcellent Learning & Development OpportunitiesWelfare and Family-friendly policiesEnhanced pay for new parentsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing SupportVitality Private Medical InsuranceHybrid WorkingCompany Service AwardsCycle to Work SchemeCompany Electric Vehicle SchemeNominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023Winner of LAPF Investment InnovationWinner of Pool of the Year 2025

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed with precision and transparency. Your ability to foster collaboration between directorates will be essential in driving forward continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery for residents. By developing forward-thinking financial strategies and maintaining strong governance frameworks, you will help secure sustainable funding streams while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement will enable you to build productive relationships both internally and externally, empowering communities through coordinated service delivery. Ultimately, your success in this role will be measured by your capacity to deliver value for money solutions that underpin organisational resilience during periods of change. Lead a dedicated team of 3 responsible for delivering comprehensive financial planning, reporting, control, support, insight, and advice for stakeholders across the council. Oversee the development and implementation of the Medium-Term Financial Plan as well as annual budget-setting processes and in-year budget monitoring activities. Drive innovation, change, transformation of working processes to create a best in class financial planning team Provide expert support to the Section 151 Officer and Finance Leadership Team in achieving key financial objectives while maintaining commercial awareness on projects and partnerships. Shape strategic direction by contributing to the Corporate Plan and playing an integral role in delivering finance plans that align with organisational goals. Drive continuous service improvement by championing constructive scrutiny, promoting collaborative working practices across finance teams and external stakeholders. Develop key financial strategies such as the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and value for money. Maintain rigorous budgetary control systems that guarantee effective use of resources while supporting outcome-based commissioning initiatives. Promote good governance by ensuring integrity in financial systems through robust controls, accurate record-keeping, and timely reporting mechanisms. Engage proactively with senior stakeholders, including partner organisations, government departments, suppliers, banks, brokers and represent the council in national or regional working groups. Lead complex negotiations on contracts and funding agreements under the direction of the Deputy Section 151 Officer while investigating innovative financing methodologies.What you'll need to succeed Extensive local government experience in MTFS Extensive background in financial planning and MTFS, including identifying funding sources, forecasting income streams, and managing large city council budgets effectively Experience of leading a small financial planning team within large or complex organisations where advanced interpersonal skills have been used to inspire high performance levels among colleagues. Proven track record providing professional advice at a strategic level supporting decision-making processes through clear written and verbal communication. The ability to understand political processes alongside an appreciation for managing politically sensitive issues within local government environments. Experience translating strategic objectives into actionable operational targets while prioritising workloads under pressure in rapidly changing circumstances. Deep understanding of governance frameworks relevant to local government operations, including laws, regulations, statutory reporting requirements and their practical application. Capability to lead change management initiatives aimed at enhancing departmental performance whilst promoting efficiency improvements across services. Commercial awareness applied to projects involving partner organisations; adept at negotiating complex agreements that secure funding or deliver value-added outcomes. Commitment to upholding equity, diversity, and inclusion policies throughout all aspects of workforce planning and policy development activities. Possession of CCAB or equivalent professional financial accreditation demonstrating technical proficiency required for this senior post Demonstrated experience leading finance teams within large or complex organisations where advanced interpersonal skills have been used to inspire high performance levels among colleagues. Proven track record providing professional advice at a strategic level supporting decision-making processes through clear written and verbal communication. The ability to understand political processes alongside an appreciation for managing politically sensitive issues within local government environments. Experience translating strategic objectives into actionable operational targets while prioritising workloads under pressure in rapidly changing circumstances. Deep understanding of governance frameworks relevant to local government operations, including laws, regulations, statutory reporting requirements and their practical application. Capability to lead change management initiatives aimed at enhancing departmental performance whilst promoting efficiency improvements across services. Commercial awareness applied to projects involving partner organisations; adept at negotiating complex agreements that secure funding or deliver value-added outcomes. Possession of CCAB or equivalent professional financial accreditation demonstrating technical proficiency required for this senior post Pragmatic & Positive approach What you'll get in return The rate on offer for this role is 750 p/day, there could be flexibility to £800 p/day for an outstanding candidate. The role is central to the council's future financial stability and liaises with the most senior stakeholders. There is a high degree of remote working available - but ideally 1 day per week in Birmingham - flexible What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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