Finance Analyst
Location: St Albans
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £22.00 per hour umbrella, £19.89 per hour PAYE inclusive, £17.75 per hour PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in St Albans for a Finance Analyst to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide financial planning, monthly reporting, and other financial support services for designated Frontline Council and Support services delivered by the Council.
Main Responsibilities
1. Producing monthly management reports and variance analysis
2. Reviewing the Full Year Forecast with Budget Managers and revising as needed
3. Supporting Service Managers and Heads of Service to provide action-oriented commentary in the Chief Executive’s monthly Board report
4. Highlighting risks of overspend and income shortfalls to prevent financial issues from going undetected
5. Providing financial information, analysis, and recommendations to enable management to make sound financial decisions
Candidate Criteria
* AAT Qualified at minimum
* Experience in management accounting is essential; Local Authority experience is preferred
* High-level Excel skills including VLookup, SumIf, and Pivot Tables
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in this role or know someone who might be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk.
Service Care Solutions offers a £250 referral bonus! If you refer someone suitable who is placed into the role and completes their probationary period, you will receive £250.
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