Capital Programme Finance Officer – Local Government

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a proactive Senior Finance Officer to support capital and revenue financial management in a dynamic local government finance team. You will work with Budget Holders and colleagues to analyse financial information, provide robust forecasts and assist in delivering the council’s capital investment programme.

The role focuses on capital and corporate finance support, with a 37-hour week and flexi hours.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to Budget Holders and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and timely monitoring of the capital programme and corporate revenue budgets.
• Assist with the Capital Strategy and the 5-year Capital Investment Programme.
• Support the closure of accounts for capital.
• Liaise with budget holders and senior managers to produce timely and robust forecasts.
• Support the Capital Programme Board.
• Provide financial advice and information to budget holders and project managers.
• Complete government returns.

Job description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a proactive Senior Finance Officer to support capital and revenue financial management in a dynamic local government finance team. You will work with Budget Holders and colleagues to analyse financial information, provide robust forecasts and assist in delivering the council’s capital investment programme.

The role focuses on capital and corporate finance support, with a 37-hour week and flexi hours.