Senior Finance Technician

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Lincolnshire for a Senior Finance Technician to join their team. Please find a description of the role below. Location: Lincolnshire Salary: £17-£18 per hour (ltd) Contract Type: 6 months on going Hours: 37 per week Role Overview: As a Senior Finance Technician, you will be pivotal in ensuring effective strategic financial planning and management across revenue and capital budgets. You will work closely with Budget Holders, Senior Managers, and the Head of Finance to provide invaluable support and advice on budget setting, monitoring, and reporting. Your insights will drive efficiency, enhance value for money, and support our commitment to achieving financial excellence. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Planning: Assist with the coordination and delivery of strategic financial planning for revenue and capital budgets. Budget Management: Provide expert advice on budget setting, monitor budget pressures, and oversee financial support arrangements. Financial Reporting: Review and challenge budget projections, advise on the overall financial position, and develop systems to improve outturn projections. Efficiency Savings: Identify areas for efficiency savings, assist in plan development, and monitor savings delivery. Value for Money: Evaluate and analyze value for money, develop strategies for improvement, and monitor plan delivery. Performance Management: Collaborate with performance teams to assess and enhance performance within financial constraints. Grants Management: Assist with grant planning and ensure effective utilization and monitoring. Statutory Compliance: Support the completion of statutory returns and assist in the closure of accounts. Capital Expenditure: Aid in the development, monitoring, and reporting of capital expenditure. Additional Duties: Handle FOI requests, manage pension fund contributions and recharges, and maintain accurate accounts. What We Are Looking For: Experience: Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting within a public sector or similar environment. Skills: Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and advisory abilities. Qualifications: Relevant financial qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. Knowledge: Understanding of financial planning, efficiency savings, value for money, and statutory compliance. Attributes: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing needs, and contribute to a high-performing team. Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to email (url removed)