Finance Analyst Jobs in London, Greater London
- Prepare the monthly management accounts, review variances, trends and performance, and identify cost drivers on an ongoing basis.
- Liaise with budget holders to discuss financial performance and results, and to formulate plans for remedial action where necessary.
- Prepare year-end accounts for one or more specific directorates, and contribute to the production of the HCPC's overall annual report and accounts.
- Provide financial advice and support to major HCPC projects and initiatives, liaising with senior managers and project leaders as necessary. Ensure that all project costs are accurately recorded and reported, and that variances are identified at an early stage
- Coordinate the financial aspects of the HCPC's efficiency programme, including target setting, profiling, validation and reporting of all planned and confirmed efficiency savings.
- Qualified Accountant/Working towards Accountancy Qualification in the UK (ACCA, CIMA)
- A strong background reviewing variances, trends and performance and identification of cost drivers on an ongoing basis.
- Significant previous experience of management accounts to include production of the annual budget and subsequent quarterly forecasts and monthly management information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, at all levels of the organisation.
- Able to challenge and influence decisions at all levels with an assertive and confident approach to managing conflict and gaining credibility quickly.
- A positive, proactive and curious mind-set with the experience to apply critical analysis and judgement when faced with challenges; ensuring these solutions are customer focused and balance the wider needs of the organisation.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with the Royal College of Surgeons of England to recruit for their new Lead Financial Planning & Performance Analyst.
Managing a small team of 2 Financial Analyst's, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality financial planning and performance analysis service to all business areas of the College.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the annual budget , forecasting and monthly reporting process
- Responsible for key communications with budget holders regarding project activities
- Tracking performance at various levels and monitoring a range of performance trends
- Work with budget holders to build budgets and forecasts
- Deliver prompt and accurate management information for business areas
- Deliver value added financial performance analysis that evaluates effectiveness of resource allocation
- Design and deliver effective cost behaviour analysis
- Undertake financial costing and investment appraisal processes for new business activities and projects
- Deliver a excellent finance partnering service by developing collaborative working relationships with budget holders
Essentials:
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Experience delivering business partnering services and financial performance analysis
- Experience managing/mentoring staff
- Ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with the Royal College of Surgeons of England to recruit for their new Financial Planning & Performance Analyst.
You will be responsible for providing a tailored finance partnering service to a portfolio of both cost and revenue-generating business units, whilst supporting the delivery of the annual planning and budgeting process.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Work with budget holders to build annual budgets and forecasts
- Build and maintain analysed evidence in support of budget and forecast positions based upon relevant and reliable financial and non-financial data
- Review, validate and finalise monthly and annual performance positions with budget holders
- Track monthly and annual performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Deliver effective decision-making support by providing prompt and accurate management information
- Play a active role in the development of financial performance analysis and projects set up to deliver this
Essentials:
- CCAB Qualified
- Proven experience within a financial analysis role
- Experience across planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Working within the IT Department, the Senior Support Analyst is the primary resource responsible for advanced 3rd line support of our systems, infrastructure, and networks. This covers both troubleshooting complex issues as they arise, as well as handling system implementations, maintenance, and configuration changes. You will help to ensure our IT services to our residents, members, and the Trust staff, are of the highest quality. In particular you will be responsible for the management of the broader Somerset House wired and wireless networks, resolving network issues, configuring switching, routing, and firewalls. You will lead on the provisioning of IT infrastructure for events and be responsible for the onboarding and continued service delivery of IT and communications services in resident offices and member spaces.
You will work across a range of technologies and systems, from desktops to server to SaaS, maintaining ownership of support cases and project work from start to finish. Additionally, the role will participate in the implementation of various IT solutions and projects as we work to improve our digital capabilities.
Somerset House pursues a ‘Step Inside, Think Outside’ spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.
What we are looking for:
- Advanced management, maintenance, and configurations of our large site wide network, and to be the point of escalation when there is a service delivery issue. The Cisco Meraki network consists of over 6,500 wired data ports, 335 wireless APs, 179 switches, and carries up to 7,000 clients a day.
- Advanced management, maintenance, and configurations of our additional infrastructure including our on-premises server estate, hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365 tenant, and various SaaS solutions.
- Plan and configure complex IT connectivity and other services (including wired connections, wireless connections, and VoIP telephony) across all tenanted spaces, including those areas occupied by the Trust.
- Plan and configure complex IT connectivity and other services (including wired connections, wireless connections, and VoIP telephony) across all event spaces as required by specific event requirements. This includes large scale public events run by the Trust with up to 3,000 audience members, and private hire events from our commercial events clients.
- Deal with and resolve escalations from the Support Analysts for residents, members, event partners, and Trust IT support issues and requests, ensuring that services are provided to the agreed standards.
- Resolve all reported IT issues in a professional and timely manner, documenting all activity on the service desk ticketing system, conforming to SLAs, and adjusting priorities to deal with urgent issues and requests.
- Where appropriate, escalate issues to external vendors as required and monitor the escalation to ensure satisfactory resolution. Escalations to external vendors are rare and it is expected that almost all cases would be resolved inhouse.
- Monitor and manage ticket queues, alerts, automated tickets, and perform daily checks on various systems as required.
- Research, project manage, and implement new solutions, security features, adaptations, and upgrades to IT services, working closely with colleagues to advise on changes for all future developments. Ensure that technical solutions are clearly defined and documented for the requirements of the intended client base.
- Hand over projects in a timely manner, with all operating and maintenance documentation in place.
- Undertake the training of others as required and document any processes or systems that are out of date or currently do not have documentation.
- Participate in the procurement of IT services, hardware, and software, providing specifications and contributing to tender documentation.
- Familiarise yourself with existing systems, processes, and policies, and look to improve these wherever possible. Create and update IT and related documentation to allow retention and sharing of knowledge within the team and the Trust.
- Participate as a team player in the support of colleagues within the department and across the Trust’s operations.
- Where required by key live events, exhibitions, and regular system maintenance taking place at Somerset House, to be able to shift working hours and days to provide support coverage.
There may be times when you are expected to undertake other duties that may be asked of you from time to time.
Skills, knowledge & expertise required for the role:
Experience:
- 3rd line level networking concepts and hands-on management including VLAN, IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewall ACLs, routing, RADIUS, NAT.
- 3rd line level of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Hyper-V, Mimecast, Office 365, and Azure, including line support and configuration.
- 3rd line level, supporting and installing standard productivity applications (Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, Adobe, AutoCAD, and various SaaS solutions) and operating systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022, some Mac OS)
- Supporting desktop hardware (primarily Dell laptops) and mobile devices (iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets).
- Cyber security concepts and best practice, including Multi Factor Authentication, phishing, ransomware, passwords, firewalls, social engineering.
- Working in an IT service desk or team, ideally within a serviced/managed office environment.
ITIL Foundation certification, Cisco or Cisco Meraki, and technical Microsoft qualifications are desirable.
Skills:
- Exceptional knowledge of network infrastructure, both wired and wireless.
- IT solution implementation skills across multiple technologies, from the initial proof of concept to the final solution delivery and signoff.
- Strong communication skills with the flexibility to deal with a varied customer base.
- Coaching or training end users in technical expertise.
- Knowledge of VoIP telephony.
- Knowledge of spam filtering software and configuring policies
- Knowledge of system backups, for example, Microsoft Azure Backup Service.
- Skills in supporting a range of specific solutions are desirable, including hypervisors (Hyper-V), Cisco Meraki, Mimecast, Bitdefender, AlienVault SIEM, PaperCut, PRTG, Jira, EPOS systems, PDQ Deploy, Access Finance, Nexudus, Priava or similar events management software, and Tessitura.
Benefits to working at Somerset House
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Access to our external Employee Assistance Programme (CiC) for free 24/7 confidential advice and support, including up to 6 free counselling sessions per year where needed
- Mental health support and guidance from our in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Hybrid working based on having 3 days in the office per week (pro rata if part-time)
- Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
- Trust life insurance scheme
Holiday
- Enhanced annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Birthday leave - additional day leave on or within a week of your birthday
- Extra day off - to celebrate anything of your choice
Other Leave
- Sick leave – 20 days full pay, followed by 20 days half pay (pro rata)
- Emergency dependent care – option to use 25% of paid sick leave for emergency care of a dependen
- Enhanced maternity pay
Pension
- 8% employer pension contributions
- No minimum requirement for employee contributions
- Option for salary exchange
- Interest-free loans
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts, offers and free stuff
- The list is endless and includes tickets to Somerset House events and entrance to other London Heritage sites
- Discounts in Somerset House cafes and restaurants
- Discounts with various high street retailers and restaurants
- Discount to local leisure centres
About Somerset House Trust
Somerset House hosts the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community right in the heart of London, and are always looking for new talent to join our team. We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history. This mix informs and powers our programme and organisational culture, making us a singular, compelling and inclusive place to visit and work.
Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion:
Somerset House is open to all and we value the unique skills of everyone. Somerset House Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, so if you’re a suitably qualified applicant, we encourage your application whatever your age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
Somerset House is actively anti-racist, you can read about our Anti-Racism Pledge and the action we’re taking here. We are working hard to ensure our people, our onsite community and our sector reflect, represent and include all of society.
With some recruitment stages, where candidates are equally qualified, we will seek to prioritise diversity to help us to increase representation across the creative economy and the Trust.
We anonymise all job applications to help avoid discrimination in the initial screening stage of our recruitment process and reinforces our commitment to focus on skills and qualifications of all applications from the start.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or require any adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you seeking a role focused on financial planning and analysis within a dynamic team? Do you have proven experience of grant accounting? Want to work closely with a high performing Head of Financial Planning and Analysis? Continue reading if so!
Robertson Bell are partnering with one of the UK’s largest charities to lead on their search for this newly created Assistant Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. This role will play a crucial role in advancing the financial planning and analysis function, with a primary focus on leading the management accounting and analysis team to deliver essential management accounting and reporting services.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Lead and inspire a team of Management Accountants and Financial Analysts with four direct reports ensuring the team deliver high-quality financial planning and analysis services.
- Oversee grant management activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and timely reporting.
- Act as a key member of the Financial Planning and Analysis Team, supporting the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in delivering seamless finance support.
- Implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis, leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand operational needs and provide strategic financial insights.
This permanent Assistant Head of Financial Planning and Analysis will be based out of the charity’s head office in central London with two days of office working required. The role comes with generous annual leave offerings and professional membership fees will be paid. The role will best suit candidates from a not-for-profit background with experience in grant accounting.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a professional accounting qualification.
- Have proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting within a large and complex organization.
- Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Have proficiency in using technology to optimise financial reporting processes.
- Be an excellent communicator with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Our client is keen to review applications on a rolling basis to candidates are encouraged to apply asap!
Drive Partnership Programme Manager
37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours and provision of an out-of-hours response as needed
£49,299 - £52,387
Fixed Term for 2 years
Home based with some travel to pilot sites when the role requires it
The Role
In April 2021 the Domestic Abuse Act received Royal Assent. The Act introduces a new civil Domestic Abuse Protection Notice (DAPN) to provide immediate protection following a domestic abuse incident, and a new civil Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) to provide flexible, longer-term protection for victims. DAPOs can impose both prohibitions and positive requirements on perpetrators. We were commissioned by the Home Office to design a triage model that will assess individuals for the suitability of these interventions; this triage model will be rolled out in the pilot sites which are going live in May 2024 and will be tested and evaluated in order to prepare for national roll out in 2026.The Programme Manager will oversee the roll out and delivery of the DAPO pilot Triage Model.
Benefits:
- 34 days’ holiday per year, including public holidays
- Flexible Working (e.g. compressed hours)
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical Supervision
- Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced Family Leave Policies
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Professional Development Fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative Practice Training
- Time Off In Lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 16th May 2024
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.
We’re experts in delivering change. We work with colleagues and the wider Parkinson’s community, to evolve into an efficient, effective organisation that provides excellent user experiences. Currently we are embarking on an exciting journey with the rollout of our customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce.
We’re looking for a Change Manager who is skilled in facilitating organisational change, particularly in technology adoption, with the proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and challenge where necessary, and a practical understanding of change management principles and adoption processes.
About the role
Working with the Salesforce Programme Manager, fellow colleagues in the Business Change team and the wider Delivery Services team, you’ll play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Salesforce programme.
Working alongside the Business Change Lead, you’ll develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy for the Salesforce programme rollout, and actively engage with Salesforce programme stakeholders at all levels regularly to understand their needs, address concerns, and foster a positive attitude towards Salesforce.
What you’ll do:
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Design, analyse and create mechanisms in order to collect ongoing feedback from users and stakeholders and have ways of identifying resistance and managing it.
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Create and deliver clear, consistent change communication plans to keep all relevant parties informed and engaged throughout the transition process.
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Provide ongoing support and coaching to users, helping them navigate the new system, and manage and address risks and issues as they arise, and regularly monitor and report on the progress of CM activities, analyse its impact, provide opportunities for feedback and suggest improvements.
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At the end of the programme, lead the CM retrospective, ensure benefits and adoption metrics are identified, tracked and measured to demonstrate success. Lastly, provide the handover to the Business Change Lead.
What you’ll bring:
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Excellent documentation and training material development skills along with the ability to lead workshops, and the ability to coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, drive change, manage risks and report on progress and KPIs.
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Demonstrable experience of successfully facilitating technology implementations.
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Empathy and understanding of people’s motivations and blockers, in order to help people adopt change.
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Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion and equity principles in our daily operations.
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Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage workload.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role, and will review candidates on a continuous basis. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews for this role will be held the week of 20th to 24th May, and will include a 2 stage process.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.