Finance Analyst - The Niche Partnership : Job Details

Looking for a role where your analysis drives meaningful decisions? As a Finance Analyst in this large public sector organisation, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-led team that values insight, rigour and public impact. Over the course of this four-month temp role, you'll play a key role in providing both strategic and operational financial support – influencing everything from service planning to risk evaluation and long-term forecasting.This is a high-impact role offering excellent exposure across departments. You'll help produce performance metrics, build models, benchmark data, and support budget planning in line with statutory requirements. It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your skills in a complex, evolving environment – all while working with purpose and supporting your local community.Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic and operational financial analysis to inform key decisions
• Supporting Finance Business Partners with performance analysis and KPIs
• Researching and benchmarking financial data across services and the wider sector
• Assessing financial risk and opportunity, communicating findings clearly to stakeholders
• Supporting statutory reporting and budget monitoring in line with requirements
• Assisting in the development of business models, investment appraisals and forecasts

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Analyst / Analytical Accountant / Financial Reporting Accountant / Finance Manager
• To be AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in the public sector or a large finance function
• Solid Excel and data analysis skills – confidence building models and KPIs
• A natural curiosity, collaborative mindset and ability to turn numbers into meaningful insight

What you will get:

• Hybrid working – 2-3 days office/home split
• Flexible hours
• A collaborative, inclusive and ambitious finance team
• Ongoing support for professional growth

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.