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Finance Analyst

Havering13 open roles

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£40,575 – £44,184 a year
Where
Romford, United Kingdom
Work mode
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13.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Havering postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  6. 59.0%60 days
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Job Description

Finance Analyst, London Borough of Havering X 7

Romford | Contract: Permanent | Grade: G6 | Salary: £40,575 to £44,184pa

About the Role

Reporting to a Senior Business Partner, you will support the management and provision of accurate financial data across the Council. You will review and process information held in financial systems, complete journals and reconciliations, respond to data enquiries and ensure supporting documentation is stored correctly.

Working with large and sometimes interlinked financial and operational data sets, you will analyse trends, identify outliers and explore possible relationships and behavioural patterns. You will also undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis within agreed parameters and present findings to senior colleagues.

This role is central to ensuring that performance information is robust, relevant and easy to understand. You will work collaboratively with data owners and finance colleagues to improve data quality, reporting processes and policies, helping the Council make well-informed decisions.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a methodical and detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working with data and can communicate findings clearly. You will bring:

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience of data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar
  • Experience of general ledger or other large computerised finance systems
  • The ability to manipulate large data sets and turn them into meaningful, accessible information for decision-making
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a careful and methodical approach
  • A proven ability to produce accurate work and maintain data integrity
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to different audiences
  • Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing workloads and deliver to tight deadlines
  • The ability to take initiative while working successfully both independently and as part of a team
  • Ideally, experience of a local government environment and knowledge of local government finance

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the integrity and quality of financial information and work with owners of linked data sets to improve data quality
  • Run regular and ad hoc reports from financial systems as part of the Council’s reporting cycle
  • Analyse trends, identify outliers and combine data sets to explore possible causal links and behavioural patterns
  • Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis within agreed parameters
  • Process financial transactions, journals and reconciliations accurately and ensure supporting evidence is retained
  • Respond to financial data enquiries and provide clear, accessible reports showing current performance
  • Present findings to senior colleagues to inform strategic and operational decision-making
  • Ensure financial information and supporting documentation are saved in the correct locations
  • Contribute to improvements in data processes, reporting practices and related policies
  • Work collaboratively with Finance colleagues and operational data owners to deliver reliable information to deadlines

In carrying out the role, you will comply with relevant legislation, Council policies and good practice, including safeguarding, information security and confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. You will embrace change, work flexibly and demonstrate the Council’s iCare values and behaviours in all aspects of service delivery.

Why Havering?

Working for Havering means joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Council committed to delivering excellent services for residents. We offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment guided by our ICARE values
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive learning and professional development opportunities
  • A comprehensive health, wellbeing and employee support programme

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

How to Apply

For more information about the position and the full requirements, please review the Job Profile.

Please attach your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

For recruitment enquiries regarding the role, please email [email protected], quoting REF 4267 Finance Analyst in the subject line.

The hiring manager will be available for informal discussions about the role. Please contact the Finance Business Partnering sevice via [email protected]

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents you upload.

Additional Information

The requirement process will assess the professional, technical and behavioural requirements set out in the Job Profile. The requirement process will assess the professional, technical and behavioural requirements set out in the Job Profile.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

This role requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Havering is a Disability Confident employer – candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Internal candidates and redeployees will be given priority consideration.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

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