Finance Officer: Budget & Forecasting Lead

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Portslade by Sea is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to deliver financial and management accounting services for the Housing department. This part-time position includes preparing income forecasts, analyzing budget discrepancies, and generating financial reports using Excel. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical and communication skills, and be organised to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires office attendance every Thursday and is fixed term until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Methodical and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Capable of communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate forecasts for expenditure and income throughout the year.
• Identify and analyse any discrepancies within the budget.
• Produce clear financial reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist budget holders and senior managers in improving financial performance.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A local government council in Portslade by Sea is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to deliver financial and management accounting services for the Housing department. This part-time position includes preparing income forecasts, analyzing budget discrepancies, and generating financial reports using Excel. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical and communication skills, and be organised to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires office attendance every Thursday and is fixed term until March 2027.