Senior Finance Officer – Education Trust & FMS Expert

Permanent Futures Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial management of a Multi Academy Trust. The role suits an organised finance professional with school or academy trust experience and strong working knowledge of FMS.

Key duties include processing invoices and payments, budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting, and collaborating with school staff and the trust finance team to maintain accurate records and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.
• Sound understanding of budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Confident communication and collaborative approach.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with FMS financial management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day financial processes and maintain accurate records.
• Process invoices, arrange supplier payments and resolve queries.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring and forecasting.
• Monitor income and expenditure, investigate variances and report findings.
• Complete reconciliations and support month end processes.
• Prepare financial reports for school and trust leaders.
• Support audits and maintain robust financial records and controls.
• Collaborate with school staff and the wider trust finance team.

Tools

FMS financial management software

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial management of a Multi Academy Trust. The role suits an organised finance professional with school or academy trust experience and strong working knowledge of FMS.

Key duties include processing invoices and payments, budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting, and collaborating with school staff and the trust finance team to maintain accurate records and robust controls.