Senior Finance Officer

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a temporary role in London. The ideal candidate will support the senior finance team, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Experience in local government finance and strong budgeting skills are essential. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a £350 daily rate.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within a Local Government environment.
• High-level forecasting and reporting skills with experience of cash-flow planning.
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring revenue budgets monthly for various services.
• Delivering accurate financial reports to maintain budgets.
• Leading financial forecasting and cash flow planning.

Skills

CCAB/CIMA qualification

Budget preparation

Financial forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Qualified CCAB/CIMA or Part‑Qualified

Job description

Senior Finance Officer

Location: London | Contract: Temporary (6-months initial) | Rate: £350.00/day umbrella | £308.10/day PAYE inclusive | £274.92/day PAYE exclusive | Start Date: ASAP | Hybrid Working Arrangements

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Senior Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. This role will be a key part of the Place/Resources directorate and will support the senior Finance members to make informed decisions for the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring revenue budgets monthly for services such as Corporate Estates, Facilities Management, Catering, Planning and Building Control.
• Deliver accurate, insightful financial reports to keep high‑profile budgets on track.
• Lead on financial forecasting and cash flow planning to support strategic growth.
• Ensure smooth year‑end processes and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Champion data‑driven insights by extracting and presenting financial information clearly.
• Contribute to transformation projects that improve services and deliver value for money.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified CCAB/CIMA or Part‑Qualified with extensive experience.
• Experience in a similar role within a Local Government environment.
• Experience of preparing and monitoring monthly revenue budgets for service areas.
• High‑level forecasting and reporting skills with experience of cash‑flow planning.
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! If you know of anyone who would be perfect for the position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Company: Service Care Solutions

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer