Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst Brent £450 per day Full Time – Hybrid Working Job Purpose: The role of Finance Analyst will be responsible for financial support to departments and schools including such areas as the annual budget, monthly monitoring, statutory reporting, Tax and VAT, Exchequer, Controls and supporting over all council functions. The role will deputise for the Senior Finance Analyst. The post holder will support officers, providing them with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues, including the administration of banking and pre-paid card systems. To play a significant role in the council’s capital expenditure and income monitoring and control process and in preparing the council’s statutory annual accounts. Responsible for a wide range of Oracle System and business operational reconciliations. Responsibilities To undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required To ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters To 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 Liaison 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. To find out more information please contact Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency