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Are you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for driving insight-led decision-making or project finance? Do you have the leadership skills to work with a talented FP&A team? If so, we want you to join us at The Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.
We are searching for a Finance, Performance and Analysis Accountant (FP&A) and a Project Accountant.
As an FP&A Accountant, you will play a critical role in supporting our Head of FP&A. You will act as a bridge between complex financial data and actionable insights, ensuring that key stakeholders receive expert financial advice to make informed decisions. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring the delivery of robust financial planning, budgeting and analysis across the Commission.
As a Project Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial management of the Commission’s Corporate Plan projects. Leading and managing a Financial Analyst, you will ensure that budgets are well-managed, forecasts are accurate, and financial risks are proactively addressed. Collaborating closely with Project Management and FP&A teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of key projects.
The successful candidate for the FP&A Accountant should have proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a business partnering or FP&A function. We need someone with strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team, with effective stakeholder management and communication skills. You can be part or fully-qualified, and mist demonstrate exceptional financial analysis and modelling abilities.
For the Project Accountant position, we are seeking an experienced accountant (either fully qualified or part-qualified with a clear plan to achieve full qualification) with experience in project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within a public sector finance function. You must demonstrate proven leadership experience in managing staff or leading financial projects, with strong knowledge of Public Sector accounting principles, including IFRS16 and Supply Estimates, and you must be proficient in financial modelling and Excel.
Why Join Us? We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will make a real impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide opportunities for professional growth and career progression, along with a host of other attractive benefits.
If you’re ready to lead a team and drive financial excellence, we want to hear from you!
The Electoral Commission is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
