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Senior Financial Analyst

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

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About the role

Join the Electoral Commission's Financial Planning and Analysis team as a Senior Financial Analyst.

Lead complex financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and analysis and provide expert financial insight to support decisions and stewardship of public funds.

The role contributes to annual budget setting, medium-term planning, in-year forecasting, and Supply Estimates.

The post offers exposure to Executive Team and Board-level reporting and supports development of colleagues, including line management of the Finance Apprentice.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning processes.
  • Deliver financial analysis, modelling, and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
  • Advise and constructively challenge budget holders and senior stakeholders.
  • Produce management reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
  • Support business cases, investment appraisals, and organizational change initiatives.
  • Improve financial models, dashboards, reporting tools, management information, and financial processes.
  • Coach and support colleagues, including the Finance Apprentice.

Location and working pattern

  • The role may be based in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff, with hybrid working and a minimum of two office days, or remote within the UK.
  • The stated working pattern is permanent and full-time, 36 hours per week.

Pay and benefits

  • Salary is £58,000–£64,637; London-based employees receive additional London weighting.
  • A £312 tax-free working-from-home allowance is payable annually.
  • Benefits include a Civil Service Pension Scheme, 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.

Its work supports trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

Team

The FP&A team combines financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, and project finance.

The team is described as collaborative and supportive, with knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Be an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Analyst.
  • Provide expert financial insight and constructive challenge to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Support development of colleagues, including line management of the Finance Apprentice.

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