Finance Analyst - 4 Posts

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is hiring multiple Finance Analysts to strengthen financial decision-making across various departments. Roles include working as a Business Partner within teams focused on Resident Services and Housing, Capital Programme, and Adult Social Care. Candidates will support financial planning, budget monitoring, and strategic financial advice, while contributing to community services. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, making it an excellent choice for aspiring finance professionals in the public sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days

Family-friendly policies such as maternity/paternity leave

Training and development opportunities

Cost-saving travel schemes

Access to My Brent Rewards for discounts

Work at the Brent Civic Centre

Qualifications

• Interest in funding mechanisms of local government.
• Commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations.
• Experience in public sector or charities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and accounting expertise across various services.
• Offer strategic financial advice to support decision-making.
• Oversee financial aspects of housing functions and programmes.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Education

Part-qualified accountant or AAT qualification

Job description

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Finance Analyst - 4 posts - London Borough of BrentSalary £46,512 - £56,646 (depending on experience as per the job description)3 days in the office, 2 days at home
At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities.
Your new roleThere are 4 positions on offer at the Finance Analyst level -
*Finance Analyst (Resident & Housing Services) - Resident Services

• You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team, you will provide professional financial and accounting expertise across a diverse range of services, including customer services, libraries, cemeteries, and community hubs.
• You will work closely with budget holders, offering high-level, strategic financial advice to support sound decision-making and efficient resource management.
• By utilising your analytical capabilities, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, you will play a key role in driving financial excellence and enabling the delivery of impactful community services.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy and operations within a vibrant public sector environment, making a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.

*Finance Analyst (Resident & Housing Services) - Housing General Fund

• You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services.
• In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs.
• Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing.

*Finance Analyst (Capital, Treasury & Commercial) - Capital Programme

• You will be working within the Capital, Treasury & Commercial team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of Brent's ambitious Capital Programme.
• Acting as a business partner, you will provide expert financial advice and analysis across a range of high-profile capital projects.
• Your responsibilities will include supporting several Capital Boards within the programme, financial management of leases and ensuring that funding is optimised and aligned with the borough's development priorities.
• You will work closely with project managers and service leads to provide insightful financial modelling, robust forecasting, and clear reporting that supports sound investment decisions.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial sustainability and strategic direction of Brent's capital investment, contributing to the borough's long-term growth and regeneration.

*Finance Analyst (Service Reform & Strategy) - Adult Social Care You will be part of the team that supports the Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning, Capacity Building & Engagement services, providing high level professional support to budget holders on a broad range of activities such as financial planning, budget monitoring & forecasting, and ensuring that financial data is accurate.
What you need to succeed

• The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance.
• A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential.
• While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not for profit.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year
• A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes
• Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers
• Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

The closing date will be 7th July but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

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