Finance Modeller

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong data modelling skills, looking to make a real impact in the public sector? This is a high-profile opportunity within a respected local authority finance service. You’ll take the lead in reshaping data forecasting and modelling for a substantial Adult Social Care provider spend, working alongside service specialists to ensure best value and support strategic priorities

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, Temporary 6 Months
• Location: Lewes
• Salary: £600+ per day

• Maintain accurate monthly financial forecasts for Independent Sector Spend (approx.30% of the organisation’s total budget)
• Review and streamline existing financial models for greater usability and accessibility
• Develop scenario modelling to support annual and medium-term planning, incorporating demographic and other data
• Collaborate with Adult Social Care teams to ensure accurate data input into core systems
• Produce cost comparisons with other local authorities and complete statutory returns to government bodies
• Provide high-quality finance services, forecasts, advice, and professional challenge to budget managers
• Identify and manage financial risks, taking corrective action as required
• Recommend and implement process and system improvements to achieve best value
• Oversee accurate external reporting, account closing, and audit preparation
• Assist with finance system implementation and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Represent the service at meetings, working groups, and project teams
• Contribute to organisational priorities including net zero, equality, diversity & inclusion, and maximising resources

• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and non-financial data
• Ability to specify system data requirements
• Skilled communicator, able to explain technical finance issues clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Experience in service planning, quality monitoring, and implementing new initiatives
• Excellent workload management, meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other IT applications
• Knowledge of public sector financial/accounting procedures and statutory requirements
• Experience in a financial environment
• Flexible, diplomatic, innovative, and self-motivated

• CCAB, CIMA, or overseas equivalent qualification.
• Experience using database packages.