Job Description
Finance Analyst
Location: St Albans
Contract: Temporary (initial 3 months)
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 Overview
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in St Albans for a Finance Analyst to join on a temporary basis. The role involves providing financial planning, monthly reporting, and other financial support services for designated frontline council and support services.
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 with action-oriented commentary for the Chief Executive's monthly board report.
4. Highlighting risks of overspend and income shortfalls to prevent financial issues.
5. Providing financial analysis and recommendations to enable sound management decisions.
Candidate Criteria
* AAT Qualified 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 and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If interested, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or via email at greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk. We also offer a £250 referral bonus—refer someone suitable, and upon their successful placement and probation completion, you will receive £250.
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