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About the Role

This specialist role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective management of the Council’s treasury and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in treasury management and pension fund operations, supporting cashflow management, investment and borrowing activities, financial planning, statutory reporting and year-end accounts. The role also involves preparing technical working papers, statutory returns and audit information, while contributing to the continuous improvement of treasury and pension fund systems, processes and controls. This is a varied and rewarding position that combines technical accounting expertise with analytical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide expert financial analysis, technical advice and professional support to help safeguard public funds, ensure regulatory compliance and support the Council’s long-term financial sustainability.
Analyse complex financial information, interpret legislation and regulatory requirements, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making.
Prepare technical working papers, statutory returns and audit information.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of treasury and pension fund systems, processes and controls.
Work closely with colleagues, auditors, advisers and external organisations, helping to ensure the Council maintains high standards of financial governance, compliance and value for money.

Requirements

Experience in finance, accounting, treasury management or pension fund administration within a complex organisation.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, ideally within the public sector.
Understanding of treasury management and/or LGPS pension fund regulations, including relevant CIPFA guidance.
Ability to use financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to analyse and present data effectively.
A proactive and collaborative approach, demonstrating accountability, ownership and a commitment to continuous improvement and financial governance.

Skills

Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
Ability to interpret complex financial and regulatory information.
Experience preparing financial reports, working papers, statutory returns or audit information.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise professional judgement and develop practical solutions to complex financial issues.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to explain technical financial matters to a range of audiences.

Location

London Borough of Harrow

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate significant relevant professional experience.

About the Company

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Finance Analyst (Treasury & Pensions) to join the Finance Directorate.
The Council’s treasury and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) activities.
Safeguard public funds, ensure regulatory compliance and support the Council’s long-term financial sustainability.
Support cashflow management, investment and borrowing activities, financial planning, statutory reporting and year-end accounts.
Ensure the Council maintains high standards of financial governance, compliance and value for money.
A complex local government environment.