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About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Finance Analyst (Rent & Charges) to support the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring accurate rent and service charge setting, robust financial planning, and effective financial management. This role provides expert financial analysis, business partnering, and technical support contributing to the sustainability of the Council’s housing services and income streams.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex financial activities related to rents, service charges, and HRA financial management.
- Support the annual rent-setting process.
- Develop financial models and forecasts.
- Analyze income and expenditure trends.
- Provide financial advice to managers and budget holders.
- Manage statutory returns, reconciliations, and year-end accounting processes.
- Conduct benchmarking activities.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and financial regulations.
- Identify risks and improve financial performance.
- Support strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to service improvement, systems development, and long-term financial planning.
Requirements
- Experience in a finance or accounting environment, ideally supporting housing or public sector services.
- Knowledge and experience of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) accounting and financial planning.
- Experience with rent and service charge setting, including financial modelling and compliance.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Experience providing financial advice and business partnering to non-finance managers.
- Strong understanding of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory deadlines.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, financial governance, and delivering value for money.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Business partnering
- Technical financial support
- Financial modelling
- Forecasting
- Data analysis
- Financial advice
- Report writing
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- London Borough of Harrow
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent), or significant relevant finance experience
About the Company
- The London Borough of Harrow is a local government authority serving residents and tenants across the borough.