Senior Finance Analyst

Our client, a local authority, is currently seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for a contract position. This role involves providing essential financial support and analysis within the housing sector - as well as offering flexibility of being a hybrid role, 3 days onsite. Key Responsibilities: Preparing the HRA annual statement of accounts and notes, and handling subsequent audit queries Conducting annual housing rent setting and tenants' service charge reviews Maintaining financial models for rent setting, service charge reviews, and the HRA Business Plan Supporting the preparation of HRA budgets for the council's annual Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) review Submitting financial data for the annual core benchmarking exercise Preparing and submitting statutory housing returns - LAHS, LADR, RO, RA Managing two Finance Analysts and supporting Graduate Trainees Ensuring budget monitoring positions are understood and taking mitigating corrective action for projected overspends Participating and networking with external parties and partners on a national level Financial Support Responsibilities: Providing clear financial advice to senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to committees and forums Managing monthly financial monitoring Assisting in the submission and understanding of various statutory and benchmarking returns Overseeing budget modelling to determine financial impacts of future service demands and legislative changes Reviewing benchmarking information and identifying efficiencies and savings Supporting the delivery of projects with complex financial implications Identifying funding sources for projects and preparing bidding documentation Closing the accounts annually, ensuring statutory deadlines are met Providing innovative financial solutions for projects within constrained budgets Reviewing the viability and value for money of various development schemes Reviewing estate regeneration schemes to maximise viability, including scenario modelling on tenure mixes and phasing Maintaining awareness of the wider housing political and economic climate to maximise housing supply Job Requirements: CCAB-qualified accountant Evidence of significant relevant continuing professional development (CPD) Practical experience in preparing HRA annual statements and handling audit queries Experience in annual housing rent setting and service charge reviews Proficient in maintaining financial models for housing-related financial planning Understanding of preparing HRA budgets and conducting financial monitoring Experience in managing statutory housing returns and benchmarking exercises Ability to provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders Experience in managing and supporting a finance team If you are a skilled Senior Finance Analyst with experience in the public sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/12/2025