Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £375 per day umbrella / £330.10 PAYE Inclusive / £294.55 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

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. The postholder will work closely with stakeholder to provide accountancy support and advice specific to the Children’s Social Care section.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and forecast revenue and capital budgets, providing accurate financial analysis and reporting to budget managers.
• Produce management information, financial forecasts, statutory returns, grant claims and year-end accounting information to agreed deadlines.
• Provide professional financial analysis, advice and support to non-financial managers, helping to drive informed decision-making and effective budget management.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process improvements and the ongoing development of financial systems and procedures.

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB part-qualified/AAT qualified or qualified through significant relevant finance experience.
• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role, ideally within the public sector, with strong knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, together with experience using financial systems such as SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

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