Senior Finance Analyst (OHG Development)
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, London |
| Company: | Riverside |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2692 |
Summary
Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Hybrid working but with an office base of Arlington House
Location: London North Development Team
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as Senior Finance Analyst
In this role you will perform complex financial planning, analysis and reporting to support the preparation of actuals performance reporting, budgets and forecasts. you will also provide financial insight and analysis to support finance business partners and senior business management, including (but not limited to) the translation of complex financial data into business information and insight, identifying trends, patterns and anomalies. Ideally in this role ensure financial performance variances are monitored and tracked; review and discuss with finance business partners, prepare month-end reports, quarterly forecasting for commentary and propose action to improve business performance.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Fully CCAB/CIMA qualified or equivalent
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven track record of financial planning, analysis and reporting
- A strong understanding of financial control
- Ability to appropriately challenge senior managers
- Ability to show initiative, propose solutions to issues identified and take ownership of tasks
- Ability to work flexibly to meet business requirements
Why Riverside?
(One Housing is a part of Riverside) At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Role Profile
Accountabilities or “What You Have to Do”
- Perform complex financial planning, analysis and reporting to support the preparation of actuals performance reporting, budgets and forecasts.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support finance business partners and senior business management, including (but not limited to) the translation of complex financial data into business information and insight, identifying trends, patterns and anomalies
- Undertake modelling, scenario planning, business case preparation and option appraisal to support decision making.
- Ensure financial performance variances are monitored and tracked; review and discuss with finance business partners, prepare month-end reports, quarterly forecasting for commentary and propose action to improve business performance.
- Ensure that the business has robust financial data by reviewing and validating its integrity and quality.
- Input into statutory, regulatory or other external reporting as directed, (either specific to the business area or corporate).
- Monitor the service provided to finance business partners and senior budget holders, promoting good financial and business management, accountability, efficiency and value for money.
- Implement continuous improvements to the planning, forecasting and reporting processes as directed; contributing to the improvement of other finance processes and services where required.
- Assist with development initiatives to improve financial literacy across the business.
- Manage internal customer relationships effectively and signpost customers to other services within the Department to ensure they can efficiently access the service they require.
- Respond to queries from internal customer and stakeholders, ensuring that the response is timely and compliant with the relevant process and control procedures and frameworks.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
- Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with Group policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
- Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with Group policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
- Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Fully CCAB/CIMA qualified or equivalent
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven track record of financial planning, analysis and reporting
- A strong understanding of financial control
- Ability to appropriately challenge senior managers
- Ability to show initiative, propose solutions to issues identified and take ownership of tasks
- Ability to work flexibly to meet business requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
- Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business
- Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable
- Experience of cashflow forecasting and review of cashflow forecasts
- Development/Scheme modelling
- Knowledge of grant funding processes and supporting grant bids
- Use of Development Appraisal systems
- Experience in a Construction/Development environment
- Experience with long term contract accounting and/or joint venture reporting