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: 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. ..... full job details .....