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: (url removed)
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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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.