Senior Finance Officer
About This Role
Who We Are Looking For
As Senior Finance Officer, you will take a central role in transforming our finance function. You will optimise our Sage Intacct accounting system, introduce automation to streamline processes, and provide advanced budget modelling and scenario planning. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and trust schools to ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytical finance professional to influence decision-making at both trust and school levels.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, optimisation, and ongoing management of the Sage Intacct accounting system.
Design and implement automated processes for bank reconciliations, payment runs, and purchase ledger workflows.
Produce and present detailed financial analysis and management information to support strategic decisions.
Support the Head of Finance in liaising with trust schools and academy business managers, including consolidations, funding allocations, and compliance.
Oversee financial controls to ensure audit readiness and adherence to best practice governance.
Participate in continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures.
Assist in preparing statutory financial reports and submissions to regulatory bodies.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures within the education sector.
We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional who:
Has extensive experience in financial management, preferably in the education sector.
Is proficient with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems.
Can design and implement automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial governance.
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