Finance Analyst needed in St Albans, paying £18 per hour. Ref: 5267011
Full-time hours on a temporary basis
Responsibilities:
1. Monthly Management Reports and Variance Analysis:
o Produce monthly management reports and conduct variance analysis.
o Review the full-year forecast with budget managers and revise as needed.
o Highlight risks of overspend and income shortfalls to prevent financial issues.
o Provide financial information, analysis, and recommendations to support sound business decisions.
2. Support for Statutory Accounts Preparation:
o Assist the Finance Manager (Systems and Controls) and the Team Leader Controls in preparing year-end working papers for assigned areas.
o Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with audit inquiries.
3. Financial Analysis for Management Reports:
o Produce financial analysis for management reports for various stakeholders, including Budget Managers, the Corporate Management Team, Cabinet, and Overview and Scrutiny Committees, within specified timescales.
4. Systems and Procedures Development:
o Support the development and implementation of systems, procedures, and information processes to enhance financial support to the council.
5. Benchmarking and Performance Improvement:
o Conduct benchmarking of services and operations against other providers and key performance indicators.
o Offer proactive advice and guidance to managers on financial activities based on benchmarking results.
If interested, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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