Finance Analyst - Housing General Fund

Finance Analyst (Resident & Housing Services) - Housing General FundSalary - £46,512 - £56,646 (depending on experience as per the job description)3 days in the office, 2 from home

At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities.
Your new role You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services. In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs. Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing.
What you need to succeed

• The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance.
• A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential.
• While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not-for-profits.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year
• A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes
• Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working
• Training and development opportunities
• Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost-saving travel schemes
• Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers
• Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

The closing date will be 7th July but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

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