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Job Title: Finance AnalystLocation: SurreyContract Duration: 6 MonthsRate: £300 - £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Job Description:We are looking for a skilled Finance Analyst to join a local council’s finance team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will support the council in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring that financial data is accurate and aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Provide financial support to various departments, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Prepare detailed financial models to forecast expenditure and revenue.
- Support the monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Monitor financial compliance with council policies and relevant regulations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience in financial analysis, ideally within a public sector or local government environment.
- Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g., data modelling, pivot tables).
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present insights.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large sets of financial data.
- Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with non-financial stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local government finance or public sector accounting standards (CIPFA, IFRS).
- Experience working within a council or local government setting.
