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Senior Financial Analyst

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
London, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
£58,000–£64,637,
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Financial planning and analysisBudgetingFinancial forecastingFinancial modellingScenario planningManagement reporting

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About the role

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

The role combines complex financial planning, forecasting, modelling, analysis, and financial business partnering.

Provide insight and constructive challenge to support evidence-based decisions and stewardship of public funds.

The position contributes to Executive Team and Board-level reporting and supports development of colleagues.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning.
  • Deliver detailed analysis, modelling, and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
  • Advise and constructively challenge budget holders and senior stakeholders.
  • Produce management reports, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
  • Support business cases, investment appraisals, and organisational change.
  • Improve financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
  • Coach colleagues, including the Finance Apprentice.
  • Support budget setting, in-year forecasting, and Supply Estimates processes.

Role requirements

  • The Commission seeks an experienced and qualified financial analyst.
  • The role requires the ability to lead complex planning, forecasting, modelling, and analysis.
  • Strong financial insight and stakeholder-partnering capability are needed to support decision-making.

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.

Location and work arrangement

  • The role is listed in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, or Cardiff, with hybrid working requiring at least two office days, or remote working within the UK.

Compensation

  • Salary is £58,000–£64,637, with additional London weighting for London-based employees.
  • A £312 tax-free working-from-home allowance is payable annually.

Employment and schedule

  • Permanent, full-time role of 36 hours per week.

Benefits

  • Benefits include a Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, and 28 or more days of holiday.

About the team

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

The small, collaborative team emphasizes knowledge sharing, openness, and continuous improvement.

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