Senior Finance Officer
CV-LibraryHigh Wycombe, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
Apply NowFutures are recruiting an experienced Senior Finance Officer to support the day to day financial management of a Multi Academy Trust.
This role would suit an organised finance professional with previous school or academy trust experience and strong working knowledge of FMS.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage day to day financial processes, maintaining accurate records.
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Process invoices, arrange supplier payments and resolve queries.
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Support budget preparation, monitoring and forecasting.
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Monitor income and expenditure, investigating and reporting on variances.
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Complete reconciliations and support month end processes.
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Prepare financial reports for school and trust leaders.
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Support audits and maintain appropriate financial records and controls.
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Work closely with school staff and the wider trust finance team.
Essential requirements:
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Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.
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Practical experience using FMS financial management software.
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Experience in a Senior Finance Officer role or a similar position with relevant responsibilities.
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A sound understanding of budget monitoring, purchase ledger processes and financial reporting.
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Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
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Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach
This role would suit an organised finance professional with previous school or academy trust experience and strong working knowledge of FMS.
Key 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.
Essential requirements:
*
Previous finance experience within a school or academy trust.
*
Practical experience using FMS financial management software.
*
Experience in a Senior Finance Officer role or a similar position with relevant responsibilities.
*
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