Job Description

• Take responsibility for the accurate performance reporting of a portfolio of directorates and departments, and to be the trusted Finance business partner for relevant department managers
• Ensure that the monthly management accounts and commentary are prepared and circulated in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist with the timely and accurate reporting of all financial information to Council and relevant Committees, to the Executive and to heads of department
• Assist the Financial Planning and Reporting Manager with the coordination and production of the annual budget, forecasts and business plan in line with relevant timeframe
• Provide insight and financial and analytical support to all Managers, Heads of Department and the Executive to aid decision making, including on new business cases and proposals
• Provide financial guidance and training as required to managers and budget holders
• Assist the annual audit process by providing financial insight and analysis of results and performance
• Cover for Finance colleagues in their absence and during busy periods
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Financial Planning and Reporting Manager or Head of Finance, including ad-hoc analytical work, trouble-shooting and problem solving

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities