The salary scale for this position is £40,296?- £43,735 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
This is a two year Fixed Term contract/ secondment opportunity.
The role is based at Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF with agile working from other offices or from home supported and encouraged.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the role
Surrey County Council is the largest employer in Surrey. Our organisation is split across a diverse range of directorates and services spanning the entire county. The Financial Analyst role sits within Finance but works closely with colleagues in other services, with a particular focus on supporting Highways & Transport within the Environment, Infrastructure & Growth Directorate.
As an Analyst you will ensure the smooth operation of the financial management cycle including monthly budget monitoring, reporting and year-end closing and reporting. You will also conduct varied financial analysis, presenting results and recommendations to help support decision making.
This role provides a lot of interaction with non-finance staff, where you will provide key insight and advice to the services you support, therefore the ability to build relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills will be essential.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will need to clearly evidence (with examples where relevant) the following:
- Fully-qualified Accounting Technician or actively studying for the qualification
- Proficient in the use and interpretation of financial data with good attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work successfully in a professionally independent and autonomous manner, managing time effectively and adhering to deadlines
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/08/2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing 26/08/2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.