Summary: The Finance Analyst role involves supporting a local council's finance team for a 6-month contract, focusing on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of financial data and its alignment with strategic objectives while providing insights to aid decision-making. This position requires collaboration with various departments and preparation of reports for senior management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Provide financial support to various departments, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Prepare detailed financial models to forecast expenditure and revenue.
• Support the monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor financial compliance with council policies and relevant regulations.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in financial analysis, ideally within a public sector or local government environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g., data modelling, pivot tables).
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present insights.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of financial data.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local government finance or public sector accounting standards (CIPFA, IFRS) is desirable.
• Experience working within a council or local government setting.

Salary (Rate): 350

City: Knaphill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance