Senior Finance Officer (Schools & Trust) | FMS Expert

Permanent Futures Limited; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; 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 requires strong organisation, attention to detail and practical experience with FMS financial management software.

You will manage invoices, supplier payments, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes, producing regular financial reports for school and trust leaders while supporting audits and maintaining robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.
• Practical experience using FMS financial management software.
• Experience in a Senior Finance Officer role or similar position.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Senior Finance Officer

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

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 requires strong organisation, attention to detail and practical experience with FMS financial management software.

You will manage invoices, supplier payments, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes, producing regular financial reports for school and trust leaders while supporting audits and maintaining robust financial controls.