Finance Officer - 9 month fixed term contract - #2097527

A leading public sector organisation is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer for a 9 month fixed term contract.

Based in Central London, this role will be offered hybrid with 3 days attendance required on site per week

Interviews are being scheduled shortly, and the organisation is keen to appoint as soon as possible.

About the Role

You will support the delivery of a comprehensive, customer-focused finance service, working closely with managers, senior finance professionals and stakeholders across the organisation.

This is a varied role combining financial reporting, business partnering, and operational finance responsibilities, ensuring strong financial governance while contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.

You will also play a key role in maintaining financial systems, supporting compliance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budget monitoring and control, identifying variances and escalating financial risks and pressures.
• Prepare high-quality financial reports to support service and corporate decision-making.
• Undertake core finance activities including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, payments, journals and budget adjustments.
• Produce regular reconciliations (e.g. bank, debtors, reserves), resolving discrepancies where required.
• Support statutory returns, year-end processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial systems and ensure integrity of the general ledger and supporting records.
• Work closely with budget holders and service leads, acting as a trusted finance contact and advisor.
• Provide guidance on financial regulations, processes and controls to non-finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to financial planning, forecasting and medium-term financial strategies.
• Develop financial analysis and modelling to support future service delivery and funding requirements.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, regulations and audit requirements.
• Contribute to identifying financial risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation plans.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including process efficiencies and digital enhancements.
• Support projects and transformation programmes across the organisation.
• Deliver training and advice to stakeholders on financial management where required.

About You

• Ideally studying towards or holding AAT Level 3 (minimum), with progression to Level 4 or equivalent desirable.
• Experience working within a finance environment, supporting reporting, reconciliations and financial processes.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyse financial information and present it clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience using finance systems and strong Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or similar tools is advantageous.
• Understanding of public sector finance is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and are looking to take the next step in your finance career, apply now and we will be in touch.