5 Month Contact Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working) About the Role Hays are supporting a local council to recruit a Business Analyst to join their Finance Team on a 5‑month contract. This role will work closely with the Senior Business Analyst, Finance Manager, and Head of Corporate Finance (HoCF) to ensure the effective delivery of financial services to prescribed standards and timelines. You will contribute to strategic planning, business performance, and ensuring compliance with statutory, local, and corporate guidelines. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial analysis experience within a public sector or similarly complex environment. Key Responsibilities Support delivery of finance services in line with agreed standards, timelines, and the Business Plan. Monitor and review service direction to ensure compliance with business plans and strategic objectives. Contribute to meeting team KPIs and improving overall service performance. Provide a professional customer care service and liaise with stakeholders to understand and shape future delivery needs. Assist in interpreting statutory regulations, Standing Orders, and Local Authority financial procedures. Provide advice to Budget Holders and Budget Managers to help steer budgets effectively and maximise efficiency. Ensure compliance with all council, directorate, accounting, and financial policies and procedures. Support business forecasting, long‑term planning, and project planning activities. Assist with the implementation of statutory, local, and corporate guidelines, helping managers embed required processes across the organisation. Experience Required Experience leading activities within a finance team. Proven experience providing financial advice to senior officers or equivalent stakeholders. Strong background in managing operational stakeholder relationships. Skilled in preparing and presenting business documents and financial reports. Experience handling politically sensitive issues. Participation in corporate initiatives (e.g., Investors in People, implementing new financial systems or processes). Skills & Abilities Strong operational understanding of the legislative framework for financial services in a local government or similar environment. Good knowledge of management accounting, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Excellent communication, analysis, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. How to Apply If you are an experienced Business Analyst with a strong financial background and the ability to work effectively within a public sector environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your updated CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)