Description
Finance Analyst Help keep vital public services running by turning complex financial data into clear insight and confident decisions. In this role, you’ll partner with departments and schools to strengthen financial control, improve reporting, and support effective planning across the organisation.
Overview We’re seeking a Finance Analyst to provide professional financial support across budgeting, monitoring, statutory reporting, taxation (including VAT), exchequer and controls. You’ll also deputise for the Senior Finance Analyst as required and contribute to improving how finance works across the organisation.
- Contract: Temporary, 6 months initially
- Working pattern: Hybrid
- Rate: £450 per day
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on budget preparation, support service areas with projections, and provide constructive challenge through the monthly cycle.
- Produce and improve monthly and year-end reporting, including variance analysis, forecasts, and performance reporting to tight deadlines.
- Ensure robust internal controls and support compliance with financial regulations.
- Prepare accurate and timely statutory returns for internal and external stakeholders (including CIPFA where required).
- Provide advice on the financial viability of projects and policy proposals, including analysis and options.
- Support taxation and regulatory reporting, including complex queries (e.g., VAT and wider HMRC obligations).
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors (internal and external).
- Own and maintain Oracle-related and operational reconciliations, including month-end control activities (e.g., accruals, trial balance, recharges).
- Support and develop finance capability across teams, including presentations and training where needed.
Must-Have
- AAT qualified, or part-qualified CCAB or CII (with ongoing study), or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials reporting, Business Objects, and ADI.
- Strong grounding in financial accounting, control, and financial regulations.
- Experience producing budgets, forecasts, and meaningful analysis for stakeholders.
- Experience with taxation issues (including VAT) and working with banking systems.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience supporting local government financial environments and funding arrangements.
- Confidence presenting complex information clearly in writing and verbally.
Bring your finance expertise and apply today to make a real impact across essential public services.