Hybrid Senior Finance Officer – Budget & Forecasting Lead

Central Bedfordshire Council; Shefford; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the finance team supporting Children’s Services and the Monitoring Officer. The role focuses on accurate budget monitoring, financial control and giving financial advice to stakeholders.

The post involves providing high-quality financial guidance, producing analyses for decision-making, and supporting monthly reporting and budget management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets within a local authority.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide financial advice and forecasts to budget managers.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality financial advice, guidance and support to budget managers, helping ensure accurate forecasting and effective financial management through monthly reviews.
• Produce financial analysis and deliver financial management information to aid decision-making for directorate teams.
• Support monthly financial reporting and accounting journals, including accruals, to keep financial records accurate.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring and management of annual budgets.
• Closure of accounts.

Connaissances

Local authority experience

Communication

Formation

AAT or CCAB

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the finance team supporting Children’s Services and the Monitoring Officer. The role focuses on accurate budget monitoring, financial control and giving financial advice to stakeholders.

The post involves providing high-quality financial guidance, producing analyses for decision-making, and supporting monthly reporting and budget management.