Part-time Financial Analyst/Management Accountant (3 - 5 days)

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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 devlopment 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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Parity Professionals Ltd acts in the capacity of an Employment Business when providing contract work finding services.

Start date
n.a
From
Parity Professionals
Published at
08.11.2015
Project ID:
1015803
Contract type
Freelance
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