Senior Finance Analyst - NFQ

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Finance Analyst (NFQ)

Contract Type:
Fixed term up until 31/12/2026

Salary: £44609.78 (£49132.94 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday

Location:

Liverpool, Speke

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsor ships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

Undertake and provide support on the provision of business insight for the effective operational activity and financial decision making.

• Fully CCAB/CIMA qualified or expected to be in the next 12 months
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven track record of financial planning, analysis and reporting

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

• Perform complex financial planning, analysis and reporting to support the preparation of actuals performance reporting, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support finance business partners and senior business management, including (but not limited to) the translation of complex financial data into business information and insight, identifying trends, patterns and anomalies
• Undertake complex modelling, scenario planning, business case preparation and option appraisal to support decision making.
• Ensure financial performance variances are monitored and tracked; review and discuss with finance business partners, prepare quarterly forecasting for commentary and propose action to improve business performance.
• Ensure that the business has robust financial data by reviewing and validating its integrity and quality.
• Input into statutory, regulatory or other external reporting as directed, (either specific to the business area or corporate).
• Monitor the service provided to finance business partners and senior budget holders, promoting good financial and business management, accountability, efficiency and value for money.
• Implement continuous improvements to the planning, forecasting and reporting processes as directed; contributing to the improvement of other finance processes and services where required.
• Assist with development initiatives to improve financial literacy across the business.
• Manage internal customer relationships effectively and signpost customers to other services within the Department to ensure they can efficiently access the service they require.
• Respond to queries from internal customer and stakeholders, ensuring that the response is timely and compliant with the relevant process and control procedures and frameworks. Approval Date Reference Owner Review Date 17/02/2016 A/F/R&S/V1.1…