Finance Analyst

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Brent Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Finance Analyst this role will be based at: HA9 0FJ – Hybrid 3 days in office

The right candidate will:

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Finance Analyst to support Brent Council's Income and Debt Improvement Programme on a six-month fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced analytical skills to one of the Council's key financial priorities, helping to improve income collection, reduce outstanding debt and strengthen decision-making across a range of services.

• Working with large and complex datasets, you will analyse debt portfolios, recovery activity and customer behaviour to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• You will be responsible for developing insight-led recommendations, producing high-quality management information and supporting the delivery of targeted interventions across areas including Council Tax, Adult Social Care debt, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Sundry Debt.
• The successful candidate will combine excellent analytical capability with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with local government systems, particularly NEC, Mosaic, Abacus and Oracle Financials, will be highly advantageous, enabling you to quickly interrogate datasets, identify performance gaps and support the delivery of measurable improvements in debt recovery and income collection.

We require the following:

• Experience of providing financial advice and leadership in a large and complex organisation, working with a high degree of professional independence and integrity.
• Experience of advising on managing all aspects of large and complex budgets, delivering significant improvements as a result.
• Experience of preparing accounting statements and statutory statistical returns.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,