Budgeting and Reporting Analyst

Budgeting and Reporting Analyst

Contract: Permanent - Full time

Salary: £46,634 to £51,815 per annum for 35 hours per week.

Location: Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FL

Workplace type: 2 days per week in the office

What you’ll do

As a Budgeting and Reporting Analyst, you will support the Senior Budgeting and Reporting Manager in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across the organisation. You will play a key role in the monthly management accounts cycle, budgeting and forecasting processes, and the reconciliation and mapping of financial data.

Working within the Finance team, you will help drive a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture, ensuring financial services support strong business performance and deliver the best outcomes for our residents.

You’ll collaborate closely with finance business partners and stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and improve financial processes and reporting capabilities.

How you’ll do it

Assist in managing the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Reconcile and map financial data into monthly management accounts and budget/forecast reporting. Prepare and post centralised journals on a monthly basis. Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle, contributing meaningful financial analysis and insight. Work collaboratively with finance business partners and operational teams to gather and consolidate financial information. Support the preparation of financial reports and analysis that provide insight into business performance and financial health. Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting, and processes. Ensure all work is delivered in line with financial controls, governance requirements, and organisational values.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

Essential:

Hold or be working towards a CCAB recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience analysing financial data and translating findings into meaningful insights and recommendations. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting activities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of D365 and Power BI desirable. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating initiative and accountability. Commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards.