Remote Finance Partner & Forecasting Analyst

WFS Patron; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a Finance Business Partner Analyst to support monthly forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis. You will consolidate forecasts, challenge assumptions, and deliver robust reporting using Excel and Power Query.

This remote role reports to the Finance Reporting & Controls Manager and collaborates with budget holders across NFCC. Offering flexible remote work with UK travel as needed, the role emphasizes data quality, stakeholder communication and

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Experience supporting budget monitoring and forecasting with non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge forecasts with evidence-based analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including Power Query.
• Experience with grant monitoring and charity/public sector finance is desirable.
• Experience working remotely and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Review forecast submissions for robustness.
• Consolidate and maintain monthly forecasts and reporting data.
• Produce analysis on budget variances and risks.
• Manage grant monitoring information and datasets.
• Perform reconciliations, data validation and QA checks.
• Develop and improve reporting using Excel and Power Query.
• Explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting and controls.

Skills

Forecasting

Budget monitoring

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Reconciliations

Process improvement

Remote collaboration

Audit trails

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Power Query

Excel

Job description

National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a Finance Business Partner Analyst to support monthly forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis. You will consolidate forecasts, challenge assumptions, and deliver robust reporting using Excel and Power Query.

This remote role reports to the Finance Reporting & Controls Manager and collaborates with budget holders across NFCC. Offering flexible remote work with UK travel as needed, the role emphasizes data quality, stakeholder communication and