Finance Analyst

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Finance Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in supporting effective financial management and decision-making across the Council. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the postholder will provide high-quality financial analysis, professional advice and business partnering support to service managers, budget holders and senior leaders, helping to drive financial sustainability and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes across a range of service areas. You will analyse complex financial information, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear, evidence-based advice that supports informed decision-making. Working closely with budget holders and operational managers, you will help strengthen financial management practices, improve understanding of financial performance and ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial regulations and statutory requirements.

This varied and rewarding role offers opportunities to contribute to financial planning, system development, process improvement and transformational projects across the organisation. You will prepare reports, grant claims, working papers and audit information, while helping to improve financial controls and governance. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical finance skills with excellent analytical ability, communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving, enabling them to add value across a complex and dynamic local government environment

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience providing financial analysis, support and advice within a finance or accounting environment
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key trends
• Experience supporting budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance managers and stakeholders
• Experience of using financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative and professional judgement to resolve financial issues
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, financial governance and high-quality customer service
• AAT qualification, part-qualified CCAB status (or equivalent), or significant relevant finance experience

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