Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (6-months initial)  
Rate: £350.00 per day umbrella // £308.10 per day PAYE inclusive // £274.92 per day PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
*Hybrid Working Arrangements*

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Senior Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. This role will be a key part of the Place/Resources directorate and will support the senior Finance members make informed decisions for the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring revenue budgets monthly for services such as Corporate Estates, Facilities Management, Catering, Planning and Building Control.
• Deliver accurate, insightful financial reports to keep high-profile budgets on track.
• Lead on financial forecasting and cash flow planning to support strategic growth.
• Ensure smooth year-end processes and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Champion data-driven insights by extracting and presenting financial information clearly.
• Contribute to transformation projects that improve services and deliver value for money

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified CCAB/CIMA or Part-Qualified with extensive experience
• Experience in a similar role within a Local Government environment
• Experience of preparing and monitoring monthly revenue budgets for service areas
• High-level forecasting and reporting skills with experience of cash flow planning
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.