Finance Analyst

Pay Rate: Up to £373.49 per day PAYE depending on experience

Key Requirements:

• AAT qualified, part qualified CCAB or CII + ongoing study OR equivalent experience.
• Experience analysing information to identify trends and sound inferences from the information.
• Experience using complex financial and non-financial information to project future outcomes and appraise options.
• Experience Using Oracle Financial Systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and control.
• Knowledge of local government funding arrangements.

Purpose of the Role: The purpose of the role is to provide insightful financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The Finance Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, performance monitoring, and identifying financial trends, contributing to operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required.
• Ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters.
• 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.
• Liaise with both Internal and External Auditors.
• 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.

Application Note: Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.

Note on Applications: Due to the number of CVs being sent to us, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.