Job Description
City: Wembley, London
The role is for a Finance Analyst providing finance business partnering (FBP) to the Adults Social Care (ASC) service. The Finance Analyst will be responsible for financial support to departments and schools including such areas as the annual budget, monthly monitoring, statutory reporting, Tax and VAT, Exchequer, Controls and supporting over all council functions.
Experience of supporting ASC is ideal however, candidates with FBP experience within other local government departments will be considered. Candidates will need to be AAT qualified, part qualified CCAB or CII with ongoing study or have equivalent experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required.
2. Ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters.
3. Ensure that accurate financial returns, to both internal and external bodies including CIPFA, are made on a timely basis.
4. Advise on the financial viability of new or existing projects and policy proposals.
5. Liaise with both Internal and External Auditors.
6. Provide advice to service managers on financial matters, including interpretation and compliance with financial regulations.
7. Support month end and year end processes, preparing performanc...