Senior Finance Officer - Education

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.