Senior Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join a team in Wolverhampton. The role involves partnering with budget holders, delivering financial accounts, and leading budget creation. Strong financial analysis, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel are essential, with PowerBI experience beneficial. This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover position offering competitive pay and employee benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact in financial strategy at the College.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Accrued Holiday Pay

Benefits Reward Scheme

Dedicated Consultant Support

Qualifications

• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with budget holders to manage budgets effectively.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly and year-end accounts.
• Lead on annual budget creation and in-year forecasting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Budgeting and forecasting

Tools

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

Are you a proactive, dynamic finance professional looking to take your career to the next level?

We're seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our client's team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting decision-making across the College.

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 Through Office Angels?

• 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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