Finance Analyst

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd. is seeking a Finance Analyst in Brent with a focus on budgeting, monthly monitoring, and statutory reporting. The role supports various departments, oversees Tax and VAT, and handles Oracle system reconciliations.

Hybrid working is available, and the post deputises for the Senior Finance Analyst, contributing to capital expenditure and annual accounts. The Finance Analyst will provide high-level financial advice, maintain control environments, and ensure timely returns

Qualifications

• Responsible for budgets and monthly monitoring.
• Provide statutory reporting and tax/compliance support.
• Ensure robust internal controls and financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and assist with monthly projections.
• Ensure timely financial returns to CIPFA and other bodies.
• Advise on financial viability of projects and policy proposals.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Provide financial guidance to service managers on regulations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Tax & VAT

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Finance Analyst

Brent

£450 per day

Full Time - Hybrid Working

Job Purpose:

The role of Finance Analyst will be responsible for financial support to departments and schools including such areas as the annual budget, monthly monitoring, statutory reporting, Tax and VAT, Exchequer, Controls and supporting over all council functions. The role will deputise for the Senior Finance Analyst. The post holder will support officers, providing them with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues, including the administration of banking and pre-paid card systems. To play a significant role in the council’s capital expenditure and income monitoring and control process and in preparing the council’s statutory annual accounts. Responsible for a wide range of Oracle System and business operational reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• To undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required
• To ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters
• To ensure that accurate financial returns, to both internal and external bodies including CIPFA, are made on a timely basis
• Advise on the financial viability of new or existing projects and policy proposals
• Liaison with both Internal and External Auditors
• To provide advice to service managers on financial matters, including interpretation and compliance with financial regulations
• Support month end and year end processes, preparing performance and other reports
• Keep the council’s asset register up to date.