Senior Finance Officer - Education and Schools

Hammond Clarke; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammond Clarke is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to support the Education and Schools Finance Team in Enfield. This permanent role emphasizes financial services across education funding and resources, with on-site attendance at least once a week.

You will provide financial advice, manage budgets, reconciliations and year-end processes, and liaise with schools and stakeholders to ensure efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex organisation, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and advice to education and schools services.
• Co-ordinate financial returns, reconciliations and year-end processes.
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Respond to queries and liaise with schools and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective finance service.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Finance Officer - Education and Schools

This is a permanent vacancy - start date negotiable (Interviews to be held week commencing 19/10/26)

Location: Enfield Council – Civic Centre. Working Arrangement: This role requires regular on-site attendance (minimum once a week). This is essential and candidates must be able to attend the office regularly

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Finance Officer to join the Education and Schools Finance Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services across Education and Schools in Enfield. Working as part of a professional and supportive finance team, you will support the delivery of a range of financial processes and activities across Education and Schools, helping to ensure the effective management of education-related funding and resources.

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial support and advice to education and schools services.
• Co-ordinate financial returns, reconciliations and year-end processes.
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Respond to queries and liaise with schools and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective finance service.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. You will gain valuable experience, develop your skills and contribute to the financial management of our educational institutions and the Council.

Candidate Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have experience of working within a complex organisation, preferably in the public sector. You will possess strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.