Senior Financial Analyst

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based Local Government client seeks a CCAB qualified accountant for a 2-year position as a Senior Financial Analyst. The role includes overseeing financial analysis, developing financial models, and supporting budget reviews to align with strategic objectives. Applicants should have relevant experience and be prepared to work in the office two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a financial analyst in Local Government.
• Strong analytical skills and technical financial support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial analysis to support medium-term financial planning.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis including variance and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain medium-term financial plans.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Trend analysis

Scenario planning

Education

CCAB qualified accountant

Job description

My London based Local Government client is looking for a CCAB qualified accountant to join them for a 2 year period as a Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting into the Head of Financial Improvement, your role will be responsible for overseeing routine and more complex financial analysis to support medium term financial planning, annual budget reviews, the corporate transformation programme and other change initiatives/projects for the organisation. In addition you will provide technical financial support for medium term planning activities and change projects.

As part of your role you will also conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario planning as well as develop and maintain medium-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with the borough's strategic objectives as well as develop financial models in relation to preparing for and responding to funding reform.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant with previous experience of a financial analyst role in Local Government. The role is being offered on a 2 year fixed term basis with a salary range of 47,354 to 60,515. You will also need to be in the office 2 days a week.