About this role
Interim Finance Officer
Leicestershire
£17.17 per hour
Full-Time (Office Based with Onsite Support Requirements)
An exciting exclusive opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join an established Financial Support Services team. This role provides a comprehensive financial management service, supporting senior leaders, business managers and governors with budgeting, financial planning, compliance and financial best practice.
Working across office and client locations, you will act as a trusted financial partner, helping organisations make informed financial decisions while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to the growth and development of the service by promoting its benefits, strengthening customer relationships and identifying opportunities to increase service uptake and revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Advisory
Provide professional financial advice and support to academies and educational establishments.Support clients in maintaining effective financial management systems, records and accounting procedures.Assist with the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.Produce accurate budget monitoring reports, forecasts and management information.Analyse financial data and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and efficiency.Support clients with statutory financial returns and reporting requirements.Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies and procedures. Customer Support & Relationship Management
Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders, business managers, governors and other stakeholders.Deliver a high-quality advisory service tailored to individual client requirements.Explain complex financial information clearly and confidently to a variety of audiences.Support clients through financial challenges and organisational change. Service Development & Commercial Growth
Promote the Financial Support Service to existing and prospective customers.Identify opportunities to develop services, increase customer engagement and generate additional revenue.Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice development.Ensure service delivery reflects current financial, legislative and compliance requirements. Compliance & Governance
Maintain a strong understanding of education finance regulations and funding requirements.Ensure consistent delivery of agreed service standards.Keep up to date with changes in legislation, financial regulations and funding guidance.Support continuous improvement and the sharing of best practice across the team. Essential Experience
Finance qualificationDemonstrable bookkeeping and/or accounting experience.Financial management, budgeting and forecasting experience.Experience using financial management and accounting software.Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, databases and reporting systems.Experience producing financial reports and analysing financial information. Essential Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent planning and organisational abilities.Ability to interpret and present financial information clearly and accurately.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our client will be looking to hold 1st stage interviews and appoint the right person as soon as possible.