Sandwell MBC is seeking to recruit to a newly created Finance Analyst role. We are looking for a detail-orientated and methodical individual with experience in financial management and who possesses strong IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
In This Role, You Will
* Play a key part in the financial management service, you’ll be joining a team of four reporting to the Finance Business Partner for Adult Social care & Public Health - supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the Council’s annual budget and medium-term financial strategy. This will include supporting the detailed build of the medium-term financial strategy and involve the scrutiny of service spending plans, financial pressures, and savings delivery.
* Undertake detailed financial analysis of service costs and income, including trend analysis, benchmarking and modelling to enable data led strategic planning and operational decision making.
* Utilising strong IT skills support the development of processes and procedures across the finance function to automate and streamline current activities.
* Have responsibilities for budget monitoring, reporting, forecasting, completion of statutory returns, and year end activities associated with financial management.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need
* Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in financial management and be AAT qualified or equivalent or part qualified member of a chartered accounting body.
* Experience of modelling large and complex data sets and be able to express the outcomes to both financial and non-financial recipients in a format suitable for the audience.
* Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, reporting, and service improvement.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with budget holders, senior officers, and finance colleagues.
We Offer a Competitive Package That Includes
* Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme.
* A strong focus on health and wellbeing.
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Flexi-time options to support a healthy work-life balance.
* A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
The closing date is 30 April 2025
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