Description
part time Financial Analyst/Management Accountant (Public Sector) - (3-5 days)
Contract. Kilmarnock. 12 Months +. £competitive per day. Public Sector experience preferable!
One of our public sector clients has an urgent requirement for a Financial Analyst/Management Accountant to be part of a team within Finance that will provide a comprehensive integrated financial management service.
Role Responsibilities
- To be part of a team which will develop and maintain sound financial practices within the Company
- To carry out detailed financial analysis and support detailed medium term and long term financial planning
- To develop financial planning scenario models
- Support the development of Outcome Based Budgeting models and budgets
- To contribute to the continual improvement of the financial management of the Company
- To develop new strategies in the light of service developments or Scottish Government initiatives
- To contribute to the development and implementation of a new financial management system
- To maintain knowledge and understanding of the Codes of Practice and other accounting regulations and be able to apply these as appropriate to existing systems and mechanisms
- To maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of the Company's financial regulations and standing orders and advise on their application
- To deliver training in financial models, procedures and systems as required
- To complete grant claims, statutory and other returns within the allocated timescales
- To attend approriate working groups or meetings as required
- To be aware of, and to comply with, the Company's corporate policies and procedures including Human Resources policies regarding sickness absence, maximising attendance, Health & Safety, training and development and equal opportunities
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as prescribed by the Head of Finance or nominated officer
Essential Skills/Experience
- Educated to degree level
- Professional accounting qualification
- Substantial experience in a financial environment
- Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
- Highly proficient in use of financial management systems and business reporting tools
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Substantial experience within a Local Governement finance environment
- Experience of financial modelling and scenario planning
If you have the relevant skills/experience for this role then apply now to find out more
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