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Senior Financial Analyst

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
London, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
£58,000–£64,637,
Discovered Yesterday
Financial planning and analysisBudgetingFinancial forecastingFinancial modellingScenario planningFinancial analysis

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Role overview

Senior Financial Analyst in the Electoral Commission's Financial Planning and Analysis team.

Supports financial strategy, resource allocation, and evidence-based decisions about public funds.

Permanent, full-time role at 36 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning.
  • Deliver financial analysis, modelling, and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
  • Advise budget holders and senior stakeholders, providing expert financial insight and constructive challenge.
  • Produce management reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
  • Support business cases, investment appraisals, and organizational change initiatives.
  • Improve financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools; support Executive Team and Board-level reporting.
  • Coach colleagues, including line management of the Finance Apprentice.

Role requirements

  • The Commission seeks an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Analyst.
  • The role requires leadership of complex financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and analysis and support for colleague development.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance.

The organization is modernizing services and delivering its five-year Corporate Plan.

Working pattern

  • Full-time, 36 hours per week.

Workplace

  • Locations listed are London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff, with a hybrid option requiring at least two office days, or remote within the UK.

Compensation and benefits

  • Salary range is £58,000–£64,637, with London weighting of £3,217 for London-based employees.
  • A £312 tax-free working-from-home allowance is payable annually.
  • Benefits include a Civil Service Pension, flexible working, and 28 or more days of holiday.

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