3 months contract with local authority We are seeking a Financial Analyst with advanced excel skills and a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Local Government Funding and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in modeling and scenario planning is desirable, as well as familiarity with SAP.
Main Tasks
Modelling / Analysis

Lead on modeling key current & future income streams
Interpret the impact on financial planning of financial / legislative / policy changes
Provide accurate and timely forecasts of in-year external income
Create briefing notes as required

Financial Forecasting / Reporting

Lead on the production of the annual Fees & Charges report to successful presentation to Cabinet
Lead on the production of the annual Taxbase report
Play a key role in the production of officer, member, other briefings in relation to the 2024/25 Budget / MTFS
Compile and produce accurate and clear data, analysis, interpretation to aid effective decision-making including production of tables, graphs, appendices for all financial planning reports
Support &/lead on 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 any other statutory budget returns
Effective liaison with and reporting of precepting and levying body payments
Provision of accurate and accessible financial information to include in internal and external communication around future financial plans

Management / People

Day to day management of a graduate trainee

Requirements

Advanced excel skills
Attention to detail
Good knowledge of Local Government Funding
Good written & verbal communication skills
Experience of modeling / scenario planning (Desirable)
Knowledge of SAP (Desirable)

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