Senior Financial Analyst
Role Overview
Join the Electoral Commission's FP&A team as an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Analyst.
The role supports evidence-based decisions, stewardship of public funds and financial planning across the organisation.
The role includes regular exposure to Executive Team and Board-level reporting and line management of the Finance Apprentice.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Join the Electoral Commission's FP&A team as an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Analyst.
The role supports evidence-based decisions, stewardship of public funds and financial planning across the organisation.
The role includes regular exposure to Executive Team and Board-level reporting and line management of the Finance Apprentice.
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 organisational change initiatives.
- Develop financial models, dashboards and reporting tools; improve reporting, management information and processes.
- Coach colleagues, including the Finance Apprentice.
About the role
- The Commission seeks an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Analyst; the provided text gives no specific qualification details.
- The role covers annual budget setting, medium-term financial planning, in-year forecasting and Supply Estimates.
- The FP&A function combines financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering and project finance.
Location and working pattern
- The stated location options are London, Edinburgh, Belfast or Cardiff, with hybrid working requiring at least two days in the office, or remote working within the UK.
- The role is full-time, 36 hours per week.
Salary and benefits
- Salary is £58,000–£64,637; London-based employees receive an additional £3,217 London weighting.
- A £312 tax-free working-from-home allowance is payable annually.
- Benefits include a Civil Service Pension Scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution, flexible working and 28 or more days of holiday.
About the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance.
The organisation is delivering a five-year Corporate Plan and modernising its services.
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