We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this position is £36,873 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen within the Finance service, supporting the Children's, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. One post will be working closely with colleagues in the Social Care and Commissioning Teams and the other role will be working with colleagues in the Inclusion and Additional Needs Teams, in the CFLL Directorate, providing a high-quality finance support service.
Although the role is based in our Reigate office, as part of our greener future strategies and our commitment to creating a healthy work-life balance, we welcome a conversation with you regarding our agile working options. Agile working to us is a balance of spending time in our offices and working from home or wherever works best. This will be discussed at interview.
Our Offer to You
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
As a Finance Analyst, you will be part of a team delivering a variety of finance and budget monitoring tasks, these include variance analysis and other finance support tasks. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to efficient financial operations and organisational success.
You will join a friendly and collaborative team where your skills make a real difference. A strong knowledge of Excel will enable you to manage and analyse data effectively, while your ability to work to tight deadlines ensures accuracy under pressure. Your keen eye for detail, combined with an analytical and proactive approach, will help you identify trends and resolve issues efficiently. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with colleagues across the Directorate and building positive relationships at all levels.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :
* hold or be studying for a recognised accounting qualification at AAT level or equivalent
* Excellent IT skills, including an intermediate level of Excel
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers.
* High level of organisational and analytical skills
* Practical experience of providing financial insight to support decision-making.
To apply, please submit your CV along with responses to the following three questions:
1. Describe a a time when you have worked effectively with others outside of your direct team.
2. Provide an example of a time when you have had to explain a set of data to a non-financial manager.
3. This role is for a financial analyst and will involve working with big data sets which need to be summarised. Provide an example of when you have provided summarised financial data to a stakeholder.
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Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role – for example, to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Anna Maio-Price or Karen Cranham via MS Teams or email.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/01/2026. In-person interviews will take place the week beginning 19th January 2026 at Dakota.
We look forward to receiving your application; please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.