Financial Analyst

2 weeks ago

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Central Bedfordshire Council Full time

About the Role

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join its Adult's Social Care team within the Financial Performance and Support team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing financial guidance and support to the Senior Finance Business Partner in developing accounting, budgeting, and financial advice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and motivate a small team of Senior Finance Officers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to meet their objectives.
  • Provide financial support to the Senior Finance Business Partner, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Lead on timely and accurate budget monitoring, ensuring forecasts are received from budget managers and providing robust challenge.
  • Liaise with and advise budget holders on budgetary management, forecasting, savings, and associated matters.
  • Contribute to the Financial Planning processes, advising and recommending solutions to issues that may arise in the production of a Medium-Term Financial Plan.
  • Provide financial advice, guidance, and support across revenue and capital projects.
  • Maintain accounting arrangements in respect of one or more Service Groups, including maintenance and reconciliation of revenue accounting records, preparation of year-end accounts, and provision of financial management information to service groups.
  • Ability to use business intelligence to develop and evaluate financial options.
  • Prepare reports to members, briefing notes, and publications on the Council's financial plans and budgets.

About You

  • You will be CCAB (or equivalent) qualified or working towards qualification, with a drive, determination, and enthusiasm to deliver a high-quality service.
  • Have public sector accounting and budgetary experience.
  • Have knowledge and experience of the reporting requirements for local authorities.
  • Staff management experience.
  • Experience of working on your own initiative with limited supervision or direction.
  • Able to analyze and interpret information from several sources and present the outcome in an appropriate format to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Extensive knowledge of financial IT systems.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Systematic approach.
  • Ability to understand and disseminate complex and detailed technical and professional issues.
  • Ability to establish and continue good working relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.

What We Can Offer You

  • A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location.
  • A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions.
  • A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively.
  • The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year.
  • Generous family-friendly policies and practices.
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences.
  • Friendly and supportive staff networks.
  • Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance.
  • An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family, and personal issues.
  • A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop.
  • Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers.

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