Futures are recruiting an experienced Senior Finance Officer to support the day to day financial management of a Multi Academy Trust.
This role would suit an organised finance professional with previous school or academy trust experience and strong working knowledge of FMS.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day to day financial processes, maintaining accurate records.
- Process invoices, arrange supplier payments and resolve queries.
- Support budget preparation, monitoring and forecasting.
- Monitor income and expenditure, investigating and reporting on variances.
- Complete reconciliations and support month end processes.
- Prepare financial reports for school and trust leaders.
- Support audits and maintain appropriate financial records and controls.
- Work closely with school staff and the wider trust finance team.
Essential requirements:
- Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.
- Practical experience using FMS financial management software.
- Experience in a Senior Finance Officer role or a similar position with relevant responsibilities.
- A sound understanding of budget monitoring, purchase ledger processes and financial reporting.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Senior Finance Officer - Education in High Wycombe employer: Futures Careers
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