Job Title: Finance Business Analyst:
About the Organisation
The organisation plays a central role in delivering high-quality public services and ensuring value for taxpayers. We are committed to financial transparency, strong governance, and evidence-based decision-making. As part of a large and complex government organisation, you will contribute to work that has a real impact on communities across the country.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Business Analyst to support financial planning, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making. This role sits within the Finance Directorate and works closely with policy, operations, commercial, and senior leadership teams to ensure robust financial management and effective use of public funds.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct financial analysis to support operational planning and delivery
2. Prepare high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leaders
3. Support annual budgeting, medium-term financial planning, and in-year forecasting
4. Analyse cost drivers, risks, and variances, proposing recommendations for improvement
5. Provide business-partnering support to directorates across the organisation
6. Contribute to the development and review of business cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book guidance (or relevant national framework)
7. Ensure compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and governance standards
8. Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems
Skills & Experience Required
9. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
10. Professional qualification or part-qualification/QBE (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) is desirable
11. Experience working in a finance, analysis, or business partnering role-public sector experience is an advantage
12. Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
13. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial or BI systems (e.g., Power BI)
14. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
15. Strong attention to detail, organisational capability, and commitment to high standards of accuracy
16. Ability to work effectively in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation with competing priorities
What We Offer:
17. A competitive salary within the government pay structure
18. Civil service pension scheme / public sector pension benefits
19. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
20. Access to professional development, training, and career progression
21. The opportunity to contribute to work that makes a meaningful impact on the public
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.