Senior Finance Analyst (Local Authority)

Senior Finance Analyst - Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

Local Authority Wembley £254.61 PAYE / £335.28 Umbrella per day Immediate Start Hybrid Ongoing Temp Booking

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the lead on high-impact housing finances? We're recruiting a Senior Finance Analyst to support the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) - a critical role providing strategic financial oversight during a time of significant budget pressures and regulatory scrutiny.

This position is essential for maintaining strong financial control, delivering accurate forecasting, and supporting sound decision-making across Housing Services.

Why This Role Matters

The local authority's HRA is facing substantial financial challenges, including a current C3 regulatory rating, making robust financial leadership more important than ever.This role ensures the council meets its statutory, regulatory, and strategic financial responsibilities - and directly supports services relied on by residents across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior-level financial and accounting support across a major service area Deliver expert advice on a broad range of financial issues Lead and coordinate corporate financial processes (annual accounts, budgeting, returns) Advise on and maintain effective systems of financial control Challenge and support senior managers where required Produce financial implications for committee reports, including Cabinet Lead value-for-money reviews, unit costing, and financial performance analysis Manage transactional operations (payroll, pensions, HR analytics) Provide senior financial input into commercial negotiations and contract activities Supervise, mentor, and develop junior finance staff and apprentices Act as a professional role model across the council Support sustainability, safeguarding, equalities, and customer care expectations

What We're Looking For

A confident, senior-level finance professional Strong understanding of HRA/Housing finance (budgets >£100m advantageous) Skilled in forecasting, financial control, and strategic analysis Able to lead staff, manage resources, and drive high performance Comfortable advising directors, senior leaders, and committees Excellent communication - both technical and accessible Someone who thrives in a fast-moving local government environment

Working Arrangements

Hybrid - flexible combination of office (Wembley) and remote working Immediate start Ongoing temporary assignment DBS: Basic

Ready to take on a role that truly shapes housing services across Brent?

Apply now and lead financial excellence at the heart of public service!