Finance Officer- Lateral Move

Schools Financial Services is a trading service offering a comprehensive range of financial and business support services to Local Authority Schools and Academy Schools. The Finance Officer role requires candidates to have highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective liaison with Head Teachers, Principals and School Governors, alongside proven experience and ability in budget preparation processes and budget monitoring at the appropriate level. In addition to these skills, knowledge and experience in the use of school's MIS systems is required alongside a good working knowledge and proven ability to use Microsoft Excel.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.

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