Financial Analyst

The starting salary for this role is GBP35,382 per annum for working 36 hours per week. Flexible working from other offices or home is supported and encouraged with a laptop supplied. Part time hours will also be considered.

Surrey County Council is the largest employer in Surrey. Our organisation is split across a diverse range of directorates and services spanning the entire county. This Financial Analyst role sits within Finance but also works closely with colleagues in Public Health and Public Sector Reform.

The Council is responsible for a number of Public Health functions which together aim to improve and protect the health of people living and working in Surrey. You will be joining at a time when their profile and importance as a service has never been higher.

The analyst role will report to the Senior Finance Business Partner and will assist mainly with budget monitoring and setting for Public Sector Reform and Public Health, month and year end reporting, and conducting varied financial analysis. You will present results and recommendations to support decision making. There is a lot of interaction with non-finance staff providing key insight, advice and support to the service and the ability to build relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills is important.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• Fully qualified accounting technician or actively studying for that qualification would be an advantage in this role, however degree qualified with significant vocational finance experience will be considered for the right candidate.
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of financial data with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a professionally independent and autonomous manner, managing time effectively and adhering to deadlines.

To be shortlisted to interview your CV and Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides A4) should provide evidence, with examples where relevant, of the requirements detailed in the attached role profile and behaviours, skills & knowledge matrix.

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Additional Information

The job advert closes on 23:59 on 04/07/2022 with interviews to follow.

Interviews will take place in the two weeks after the closing date.

Contact details

For an informal discussion or questions, please contact Rie Tamakoshi at .

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.