Finance Analyst - Resident Services

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Brent is seeking a Finance Analyst (Resident & Housing Services) to join their team. This role involves providing financial insights and strategic advice to support essential community services. Ideal candidates should have an interest in local government and the finance sector, with a relevant qualification such as AAT. The position offers a hybrid working model, 27 days of holiday, and various family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days per year

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Good travel links and cost-saving schemes

My Brent Rewards for discounts and offers

Work at the Brent Civic Centre

Qualifications

• Interest in a technical finance role.
• Experience in local government is advantageous.
• Applications from public sector, charities, or not-for-profits welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise across services like customer services and libraries.
• Collaborate with budget holders to support decision-making.
• Play a key role in financial excellence within community services.

Skills

Financial expertise

Strategic financial advice

Local government funding mechanisms

Education

Part-qualified accountant or AAT qualification

Job description

Finance Analyst (Resident & Housing Services) – Resident Services

Salary: £46,512 - £56,646 (depending on experience)

Working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

At London Borough of Brent, finance is about enabling transformation, safeguarding resources, and shaping the future of our borough. Working with colleagues across the council, we ensure financial insight informs decision-making. Our team values fairness, inclusion, and respect, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and success celebrated.

Your role: You will be a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team, providing financial expertise across services like customer services, libraries, cemeteries, and community hubs. You'll collaborate with budget holders, offering strategic financial advice to support decision-making and resource management, playing a key role in financial excellence and impactful community services.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant or AAT qualification, with an interest in a technical finance role.
• Interest in local government funding mechanisms and statutory regulations.
• Experience in local government is advantageous, but applications from public sector, charities, or not-for-profits are welcome.

Benefits:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days per year
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and childcare schemes
• Flexible working, including hybrid options
• Training and development opportunities
• Good travel links and cost-saving schemes
• Access to My Brent Rewards for discounts and offers
• Work at the state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

Application deadline: 7th July. Applications are reviewed as received, so apply early.