Monday to Friday 36 hours Per Week – London Borough of Haringey
Daily rate range up to £437
MRJ Associates are recruiting for to work for our local authority clients based in London. If this would be of interest to you then apply now!
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to lead and support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial analysis to inform decision-making. This includes modelling income streams, assessing the impact of financial and legislative changes, and producing key financial reports such as the Fees & Charges and Taxbase reports. The role also involves managing statutory returns, responding to financial consultations, and providing clear financial information for internal and external communications. Additionally, the role includes day-to-day management of a graduate trainee.
Description of Duties
Modelling & Financial Planning
* Lead on modelling key current and future income streams.
* Interpret the impact of financial, legislative, and policy changes on financial planning.
Forecasting & Reporting
* Provide accurate and timely forecasts of in-year external income.
* Create briefing notes as required.
* Lead the production of the annual Fees & Charges report, ensuring successful presentation to Cabinet.
* Lead the production of the annual Taxbase report.
* Play a key role in the production of officer, member, and other briefings related to the 2024/25 Budget and MTFS (Apply online only).
* Compile and produce accurate data, analysis, and interpretation to aid effective decision-making, including tables, graphs, and appendices for all financial planning reports.
* Support or lead responses to key financial consultation exercises.
* Respond to ad hoc queries.
Statutory Returns / Reporting / Communication
* Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the 2024 RA return and other statutory budget returns.
* Effectively liaise with and report on precepting and levying body payments.
* Provide accurate and accessible financial information for internal and external communication on future financial plans.
Management / People
* Day-to-day management of a graduate trainee.
Knowledge and Experience
* Ability to plan and manage the diary of two or more Cabinet members, including the daily and future scheduling of meetings and work projects.
* Ability to produce high quality documents using a range of software packages including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent time management skills to develop effective work plans, set priorities, meet deadlines and prioritise conflicting demands.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing in order to promote the Mayor and Cabinet in a positive and professional manner.
* Ability to work closely with the Mayor and Cabinet and develop and manage relationships and effective working links across the authority and with external organisations.
* Ability to undertake research and information gathering on particular topics on own initiative, including good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to organise and co-ordinate briefings for Cabinet members through liaison with appropriate Chief Officers or their nominees.
* Proven ability in developing and maintaining a wide range of office systems to ensure efficiency and the smooth running of the office.
* Proactive and intellectually curious - takes an interest in Mayor and Cabinet portfolios and the wider Council and political context, able to learn more about the issues, take ownership of tasks, follow up actions.
Qualifications; Skills & Experience
(Required (R); Desirable (D)
* Advanced excel skills -R
* Attention to Detail - R
* Good knowledge of Local Government Funding - R
* Good written & verbal communication skills – R
* Experience of modelling / scenario planning - D
* Knowledge of SAP – D
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