Senior Finance Analyst, AR — Lead Budget & Controls

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to provide specialist financial support and leadership within a major part of the council's budget. The successful candidate will manage high-performance teams, oversee significant budgets exceeding £100m, and maintain financial controls. Ideal applicants will be CCAB Qualified Accountants with extensive experience in financial advice and leadership in complex organizations. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial processes and strategies.

Qualifications

• CCAB Qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience.
• Experience in a large complex organization providing financial leadership.
• Proven experience in managing large budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level professional advice to council officers.
• Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance.
• Oversee the council's financial strategies and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and standards.

Skills

Manage people, performance and budgets

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills

Ability to analyse and interpret complex information

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Significant post qualification experience

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to provide specialist financial support and leadership within a major part of the council's budget. The successful candidate will manage high-performance teams, oversee significant budgets exceeding £100m, and maintain financial controls. Ideal applicants will be CCAB Qualified Accountants with extensive experience in financial advice and leadership in complex organizations. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial processes and strategies.