Senior Finance Officer

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Officer to join the Education and Schools Finance Team. The Senior Finance Officer is essential in delivering high-quality financial support and advice across the organization. This role is key to managing financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting. The officer will use their technical skills to assist in decision‑making, improve financial processes, and help develop effective and compliant financial services.
  
  They will also be the main contact for finance‑related questions, assist colleagues, and encourage ongoing improvement efforts.

• Offer expert financial advice and support to Education and Schools services.
• Assist in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, management information, and performance data.
• Coordinate financial reconciliations and support year‑end accounting processes.
• Accurately complete statutory and departmental financial returns within deadlines.
• Address and resolve financial queries from schools, service managers, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Government experience is mandatory; candidates without it will not be considered.
• Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, or finance business partnering functions.
• Skilled in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

• A qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• An AAT qualification or part‑qualified accountancy status is beneficial.

• Working hours are from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
• The base salary is £44,184.00, with a top point salary of £47,262.00.
• This is a permanent position with a negotiable start date. Interviews will take place the week starting 2nd November 2026.
• The role requires regular on‑site attendance, at least once a week.
• Payment is made bi‑weekly.
• The Final date to receive applications is 27th October 2026.

Requirements
The Senior Finance Officer will provide high-quality financial support and advice across the organisation, ensuring the effective delivery of financial management, budgeting, accounting, and reporting functions