Finance Operations Coordinator

Finance Operations Coordinator

South Oxfordshire Multi Academy Trust
£38,221 - £45,092 per annum

South Oxfordshire Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Finance Operations Coordinator to join its central finance team. This pivotal role is responsible for supporting the effective operation, governance and compliance of financial systems and processes across the Trust's schools.

Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee key operational functions including finance systems administration, audit coordination, procurement support, banking and mandate administration, financial communications, documentation management and staff training. This is not a transactional finance position; instead, it focuses on maintaining the systems, controls and governance infrastructure that underpin strong financial management and compliance across the Trust.

The Finance Operations Coordinator will act as a key administrator for the Trust's finance systems, ensuring user access, approval workflows and delegated authorities remain accurate and compliant. They will coordinate internal and external audits, maintain audit records, prepare evidence packs and monitor actions arising from audit recommendations.

The role also includes responsibility for maintaining finance policies, procedures and guida...