Principle Finance Officer

Essential Employment; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Principle Finance Officer for a temporary role in East London. The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management and business partnering support, assisting with the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of revenue and capital budgets while delivering accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.

They will investigate financial issues and variances, prepare management reports and statutory returns, support budget setting

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial management and business partnering support.
• Assist with preparation, monitoring and forecasting of revenue and capital budgets.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
• Investigate financial issues and variances, prepare management reports and statutory returns.
• Support budget setting and medium-term financial planning activities.
• Contribute to production of annual accounts and development of financial systems and controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and procedures.

Job description

Principle Finance Officer needed in East London

This is a temporary role and the rate is £198.55 per day PAYE

The reference number is: OR120302

The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management and business partnering support, assisting with the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of revenue and capital budgets while delivering accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.

They will investigate financial issues and variances, prepare management reports and statutory returns, support budget setting and medium-term financial planning activities, and contribute to the production of annual accounts. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships with budget holders, stakeholders and auditors.

The successful candidate will also support the development of financial systems, controls and process improvements, contribute to transformation projects, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and corporate procedures, while exercising professional judgement to achieve service objectives.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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