Senior Finance Officer

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:

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Manage day to day financial processes, maintaining accurate records.

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Process invoices, arrange supplier payments and resolve queries.

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Support budget preparation, monitoring and forecasting.

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Monitor income and expenditure, investigating and reporting on variances.

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Complete reconciliations and support month end processes.

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Prepare financial reports for school and trust leaders.

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Support audits and maintain appropriate financial records and controls.

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Work closely with school staff and the wider trust finance team.

Essential requirements:

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Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.

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Practical experience using FMS financial management software.

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Experience in a Senior Finance Officer role or a similar position with relevant responsibilities.

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A sound understanding of budget monitoring, purchase ledger processes and financial reporting.

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Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

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Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach