Job Title: Finance Analyst (Part Time)

Job Type: Part Time/Permanent - 3 Days per week, 8am - 4pm)

Salary: £21,758 per annum

Location: Ashford

Job Purpose:

• As a Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the finance team, working closely with the CFO and Senior Finance Officer to provide financial support to budget holders and senior leaders across the organisation.
• You will be expected to take a strategic view of the finance function, while maintaining a hands-on approach to deliver effective monthly management reporting and strong budgetary control.
• Manage and coordinate the organisation's financial systems, processes, and projects, including recommending and implementing system and process improvements.
• Coordinate and control finance processes in line with internal financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, audit, and funding requirements (as applicable).

Person Specification:

• Professional accounting qualification - minimum AAT Level 4 or equivalent.
• Committed to continuous professional development and learning.
• Dynamic, positive, and helpful.
• High expectations of self and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently using an analytical approach, as well as effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and channels.
• Able to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of current financial software packages.
• Relevant experience within a finance environment; experience within an education or public/charity-funded setting is desirable.
• Able to work under pressure with a strong results focus.