Senior Finance Officer

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their team in Wolverhampton. In this role, you will transform financial data into strategic insights, assist budget holders, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have strong financial skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience in budgeting and forecasting. Benefits include weekly pay, accrued holiday pay, and dedicated consultant support. This is a full-time position covering maternity leave for 12 months.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Accrued Holiday Pay

Benefits Reward Scheme

Dedicated Consultant Support

Qualifications

• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel; PowerBI experience is a big advantage.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with budget holders to manage budgets effectively.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly and year-end accounts.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Lead on annual budget creation and in-year forecasting.
• Use advanced Excel skills and PowerBI to produce reports.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to innovation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Excel proficiency

Experience in budgeting

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Are you ready to transform numbers into meaningful insights? Join our client's team as a Senior Finance Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, empowering decision makers, and driving innovation across the educational establishment.

Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Daily Rate: up to £125 per day
Contract: Full time, 12 months maternity cover

What You’ll Do

• Partner with budget holders to manage budgets effectively, offering expert advice and training.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly and year end accounts in collaboration with senior finance leaders.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Lead on annual budget creation and in year forecasting, influencing key decisions.
• Use advanced Excel skills and PowerBI (desirable) to produce insightful reports and analysis.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to innovation initiatives across the College.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong financial and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel; PowerBI experience is a big advantage.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.

Why Join Us

• Weekly Pay - Get paid every Friday.
• Accrued Holiday Pay - Enjoy flexibility and time off when you need it.
• Benefits Reward Scheme - Access discounts, perks, and well-being support.
• Dedicated Consultant Support - We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today!

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