Financial Analyst
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,152 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Bedford Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are currently recruiting a Financial Analyst to join Bedford Borough Council, a fast growing unitary authority.
As a key partner in the growth and development of our services, the Finance team is at the forefront of driving decisions and improving performance.
We are looking for a fully AAT qualified, enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Adults Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting budget holders with forecasting expenditure, setting of budgets, and resolving financial queries.
Working with the Agresso finance system to track and report financial data.
Collaborating across departments to improve performance and financial outcomes.
Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers.
Experience Criteria:
A full AAT membership
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of services
An ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
Proactive problem solving skills
Local Government and Agresso experience are desirable but not essential
Benefits:
27 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays
AAT Membership reimbursed
AAT accredited employer
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working hours
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Chris Parkins 01234 276006.
How to Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Interview Date(s): 28th May - 4th June 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a key partner in the growth and development of our services, the Finance team is at the forefront of driving decisions and improving performance.
We are looking for a fully AAT qualified, enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Adults Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting budget holders with forecasting expenditure, setting of budgets, and resolving financial queries.
Working with the Agresso finance system to track and report financial data.
Collaborating across departments to improve performance and financial outcomes.
Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers.
Experience Criteria:
A full AAT membership
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of services
An ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
Proactive problem solving skills
Local Government and Agresso experience are desirable but not essential
Benefits:
27 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays
AAT Membership reimbursed
AAT accredited employer
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working hours
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Chris Parkins 01234 276006.
How to Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Interview Date(s): 28th May - 4th June 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.