Your new business Our client in the public sector is looking for a temporary finance analyst. Your new position The post holder is accountable for Financial expenditure management entails ensuring that charges raised by providers are correct, appropriate coding of invoices, and producing regular reconciliations against planned commitments, identifying variances and their drivers, as well as identifying options for better value. Producing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustment journals, as well as maintaining a clear audit trail of relevant workings. Proactively communicate with service managers and colleagues in partner organisations to review financial commitments and, where necessary, challenge them. As part of the Agreement of Balances exercise, reconcile creditor and debtor statements, agree on balances, and correct mismatches. Assist in effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally, as a key member of the team. The job description and person specification are an outline of the role's tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes. The job holder will perform any other duties that their line manager may reasonably require. The job description and person specification may be revised on an ongoing basis to reflect the Department's and Organization's changing needs. The role's specific purpose and delivery COMMISSIONING AND CONTRACTS Financial support for contract management includes developing plans, assisting in the negotiation and signing of service agreements/contracts, producing contract monitoring, validation, and negotiating the financial position with providers. Ensuring that provider charges are in accordance with the contract terms and that any credits due to the CCGs are received, as well as keeping adequate records to identify disputes and support the agreement of balances exercise. Financial analysis, including trending patterns, is provided to support monthly monitoring of service agreements and contract negotiations. Create and automate financial models to produce understandable financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING Lead the creation of finance reports for a non-acute portfolio, including a summary of year-to-date and forecast variances and movements (if any). Leading the analysis and interpretation of complex and diverse data on the performance of all contract monitoring reports, as well as advising senior management on KPIs and monthly trends. Coordination of the production of relevant working papers in the calculation of forecasts, as well as the financial evaluation of management action options where costs are likely to exceed budget. Contribute to the business planning and budgeting processes, as well as ensuring that supporting financial information is available for effective resource management. ACCOUNTING FOR FINANCES AND MANAGEMENT Responsible for the correct coding of all invoices and journals, as well as producing monthly or quarterly reconciliations against monthly contract reports and CQUIN achievements and advising senior management as needed. Responsible for generating regular reconciliations against planned commitments and identifying any deviations from the plan. Contribute to the reconciliation of supplier statements as part of the Agreement of Balances process, create relevant working papers, and communicate with suppliers to resolve issues or answer questions. Liaise with the financial services team, managers, and external organisations to resolve issues and process payments as soon as possible. Assisting the team in the creation of working papers to accompany the notes to financial statements. Maintain a high audit standard for all data sources and relevant analysis, and be prepared to answer audit questions. Liaison with contract managers to discuss the financial position and related issues. To generate invoice requests as needed and to supervise Aged Debtor Reporting As part of best practise, document and maintain relevant process maps and procedure notes. Monthly accruals, pre-payment, and adjustment journals must be produced. Assist in the timely production of year-end management accounts in accordance with timetables and national deadlines. GENERAL Assist in the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to ensure good governance, stewardship, control, and resource efficiency. Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Attend meetings and present financial information and advice to both finance and non-finance managers that is complex, sensitive, or contentious. Perform other duties commensurate with the position's level and seniority. Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the accounting bodies. Important Working Relationships What you will require to succeed Part-time CCAB accountant. degree level education Intermediate MS Excel user with the ability to create and maintain smart and complex models is required. Excellent knowledge of and experience with a complex computerised financial ledger system. What you'll get in exchange What you must do now If you're interested in this position, please click 'apply now' to send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us right away. 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