Finance Officer, Public Sector, Excellent flex, 36 days hols Your new company Hays are partnering with a dynamic organisation dedicated to supporting families and communities to appoint a Finance Support Officer. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional administration, requiring a confident, detail-driven individual with strong Excel and data management skills. Your new role As Finance Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and financial running of the service. You will ensure accurate record-keeping, efficient processes, and robust data handling across multiple systems. Key responsibilities include: Logging, tracking, and managing high-volume invoices and financial records with audit-readiness in mind. Maintaining and updating financial trackers, spreadsheets, and logs. Using advanced Excel formulas (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements) to automate calculations and reporting. Building and maintaining structured spreadsheets, cross-referencing data across multiple sheets for accuracy. Supporting budget monitoring, reconciliations, and financial queries. Maintaining organised digital filing systems and supporting process improvements. Ensuring compliance with governance, audit, and funding requirements. Liaising with suppliers, staff, and external partners regarding invoices and queries. Providing high-quality administrative support to the wider team, including audit and reporting requirements. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data management, and spreadsheet automation. Confidence in building and maintaining complex spreadsheets with cross-sheet data links. Proven experience in financial processing or finance-related administration. Experience handling high-volume financial data with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to adapt to evolving processes. Personal attributes: Organised, analytical, and detail-focused. Comfortable working with numerical and financial data. Professional, enthusiastic, and adaptable to changing priorities. What you'll get in return The opportunity to join a supportive and committed team. A role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact. Ongoing professional development and the chance to contribute to process improvements. Weekly pay 36 holds per year Can offer a 30hour week (if needed) Superb Flex! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4756236