Senior Financial Analyst
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-29
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This Senior Financial Analyst post sits in the Financial Planning & Analysis team at the Electoral Commission, a small group that also covers finance business partnering and project finance. The role leads annual budgeting, forecasting and medium-term planning, and gives expert financial advice and challenge to senior leaders. It is distinct for regular reporting to the Executive Team and Board, and for line management of the Finance Apprentice.
A professional accountancy qualification and significant FP&A experience are needed.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and medium-term financial planning
- Produce detailed financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to support strategic decisions
- Build relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders, giving expert financial advice and challenge
- Produce management reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary
- Contribute to in-year forecasting and Supply Estimates processes
- Support business cases, investment appraisals and organisational change initiatives
- Develop and improve financial models, dashboards and reporting tools
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, management information and processes
- Report to Executive Team and Board level on financial matters
- Coach and support colleagues, including line management of the Finance Apprentice
- Professional accountancy qualification such as CCAB, CIMA or equivalent
- Significant experience in FP&A
- Experience working in a complex public sector environment
- Experience using financial insight to influence strategic decisions
- Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Strong understanding of public sector finance, including estimates, governance and value for money
- Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-finance audiences
- Collaborative approach and commitment to developing colleagues
- Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contribution
- 28 rising to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working and hybrid model, with a minimum of 40% of working time in the office
- Flexi-time scheme with option to accrue and take flexi leave
- Performance-related pay
- London weighting of £3,217 for London-based staff
- £312 tax-free annual working from home allowance
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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