Job Description
ACCA, ACA, CIMA
Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are working with a large public sector organisation responsible for delivering essential services to local communities. The organisation is undergoing significant modernisation and service improvement initiatives and requires a skilled Support Accountant to join its Financial Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a strategic role within a complex, fast paced environment where financial expertise directly informs organisational decision making.
Your new role
* Lead on the financial analysis of business cases, providing expert advice and modelling to inform investment, service change and capital projects.
* Support financial planning activities by producing accurate forecasts, scenario analysis and efficiency recommendations.
* Contribute to regional and organisational projects by preparing financial performance reports and benchmarking insights.
* Participate in service and budget negotiations, reviewing financial implications and preparing supporting documentation.
* Assist in the preparation of contingency, recovery and efficiency plans to support organisational financial resilience.
* Provide high quality financial guidance and training to operational managers, helping non finance colleagues understand financial impacts.
* Analyse complex financial and non financial data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
* Collaborate with operational leaders, clinicians and project teams to support informed financial decision making.
* Deputise for the Head Accountant when required, representing the Financial Planning function across various committees and working groups.
What you'll need to succeed
* Full membership of a recognised CCAB accounting body or CIMA
* Minimum of 2 years’ relevant finance experience at supervisory level.
* Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex financial information.
* Ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels and communicate financial insights clearly.
* Advanced Excel and strong ICT competence.
* Ability to plan effectively, work to deadlines, challenge existing practices and drive improvement.
* A full UK driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments apply).
What you'll get in return
* Access to an excellent pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements available.
* Opportunities for professional development within a large finance structure.
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