Pay Rate: Up to £373.49 per day PAYE depending on experience TBC

Key Requirements:

• AAT qualified, part qualified CCAB or CII + ongoing study OR equivalent experience.
• Experience analysing information to identify trends and sound inferences from the information.
• Experience using complex financial and non-financial information to project future outcomes and appraise options.
• Experience Using Oracle Financial Systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and control.
• Knowledge of local government funding arrangements.

The purpose of the role is to provide insightful financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The Finance Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, performance monitoring, and identifying financial trends, contributing to operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required.
• Ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters.
• Ensure that accurate financial returns, to both internal and external bodies including CIPFA, are made on a timely basis.
• Advise on the financial viability of new or existing projects and policy proposals.
• Liaise with both Internal and External Auditors.
• To provide advice to service managers on financial matters, including interpretation and compliance with financial regulations.
• Support month end and year end processes, preparing performance and other reports.
• Keep the Council's asset register up to date.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.