General information Reference 005081 Closing Date 17/05/2026 Service Area Directorate Resources Service Area Finance Category Finance - Finance - All Job Title Financial Analyst Grade BBU10 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU10 39,152 - 40,777 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert We are currently recruiting a Financial Analyst to join Bedford Borough Council, a fast growing unitary authority. As a key partner in the growth and development of our services, the Finance team is at the forefront of driving decisions and improving performance. We are looking for a fully AAT qualified, enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Adults Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Supporting budget holders with forecasting expenditure, setting of budgets, and resolving financial queries. Working with the Agresso finance system to track and report financial data. Collaborating across departments to improve performance and financial outcomes. Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers. Experience Criteria: A full AAT membership Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of services An ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information Proactive problem solving skills Local Government and Agresso experience are desirable but not essential Benefits: 27 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays AAT Membership reimbursed AAT accredited employer Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working hours For an informal discussion about the role, contact Chris Parkins 01234 276006. How to Apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 17th May 2026 Interview Date(s): 28th May - 4th June 2026 Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed Interview Schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) N/A Work Pattern Full time, 37 hours per week Is this an enhanced DBS role? No Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes Location Bedfordshire Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No