Senior Finance Officer, Education & Schools Finance

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Senior Finance Officer for the Education and Schools Finance Team in a permanent, on-site role across the organisation.

You will lead budgeting, accounting, and reporting, provide expert financial advice to services, prepare management information, and support year-end processes. The role requires government experience and a proactive approach with strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in government environments is mandatory.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Proactive advisory skills for decision-making and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert financial advice and support to Education and Schools services.
• Assist in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, management information, and performance data.
• Coordinate financial reconciliations and support year-end accounting processes.
• Deliver statutory and departmental financial returns within deadlines.
• Address and resolve financial queries from schools, service managers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Finance business partnering

Education

Finance/Accountancy/Business qualification or equivalent

AAT qualification beneficial

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Senior Finance Officer for the Education and Schools Finance Team in a permanent, on-site role across the organisation.

You will lead budgeting, accounting, and reporting, provide expert financial advice to services, prepare management information, and support year-end processes. The role requires government experience and a proactive approach with strong technical skills.