Finance Officer

Coyles; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Finance Officer to join their Finance Business Partnering team. This pivotal role involves budget setting, grant monitoring, and providing expert financial support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess experience in the public sector. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Forward-thinking finance professional with experience in local government or public sector.
• Ability to deliver impactful financial services.
• Strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in providing finance support to service departments.
• Lead on revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end reporting.
• Deliver high-quality financial advice to schools and budget holders.

Skills

Experience in local government

Expert technical advice

Collaboration skills

Financial advice delivery

Job description

The Opportunity

One of my local goverment clinets is seeking a Finance Officer to join their Finance Business Partnering team, working closely with the Education and Schools service. This is a pivotal role offering exposure to budget setting, grant monitoring, and complex reconciliations while delivering expert financial support to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in providing flexible and professional finance support to service departments.




• Work closely with the business partnering team to lead on revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end reporting.




• Deliver high-quality financial advice to schools, senior officers, and budget holders.




• Ensure all financial activities are compliant with internal standards and CIPFA s Code of Practice.




• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial queries and improve support services.




• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the financial operations of the Council.

About You

You re a forward-thinking finance professional with experience in local government or the public sector. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can offer expert technical advice, and have a passion for delivering impactful financial services.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in the office).




• Flexible hours depending on service needs.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.