An education organisation is seeking an experienced School Senior Finance Officer to provide interim support to its finance function. This is a hands-on role requiring a finance professional who can confidently manage day-to-day operations, oversee key financial processes, and support the wider finance team during a period of change.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day finance operations of the organisation
- Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting activities
- Assist with the preparation of management information and periodic financial reports
- Coordinate payroll-related processes, including pre-payroll checks and reconciliations
- Supervise and provide guidance to members of the finance team
- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in line with organisational procedures
- Identify process improvements and implement effective financial controls where required
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to support the delivery of financial objectives
- Utilise FMS (SIMS Finance System) to manage financial transactions and reporting
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous experience working within a school or education finance environment
- Strong working knowledge of FMS (SIMS Finance System)
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes
- Good understanding of payroll administration and associated controls
- Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff
- Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Enhanced DBS certificate, ideally on the Update Service
Location: Ilford
Working Pattern: On-site
Rate: £19 - £21 per hour
Start: Immediate
School Senior Finance Officer in Ilford employer: Venn Group Careers
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