Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Finance Analyst to join our fantastic team, based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We support hybrid working with the right balance. The Finance service aim to work in an office for 40% of our working week, and we support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role A typical day in this role could see you producing insightful financial analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and working closely with Service Leads and Budget Holders to help manage budgets within the AWHP directorate. The role will have a particular focus on supporting Public Health, but will also provide support to Adult Social Care and Communities. You’ll contribute to improving financial processes, ensure high‑quality information is available to support informed decision‑making and respond to ad‑hoc queries as they arise. There will also be opportunities to get involved in project work, giving you exposure to a broad range of financial challenges within local government finance. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is actively studying for AAT or equivalent qualification and keen to develop their career in finance. This role is well suited to someone who can work independently, take initiative, and manage their own workload, while also being willing to support colleagues during busy periods and key deadlines. The role offers excellent opportunities to build relationships across finance and service delivery teams, so strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. If you are passionate about supporting services that improve the health and wellbeing of Surrey's residents, this could be an excellent opportunity for you to grow your finance career while making a real impact. Over the next 12–18 months, you will support ongoing budget management activities working to ensure the Council closes its financial position robustly. You will also play a key role in supporting the transition, helping to ensure the new East and West Surrey authorities are established on a strong and sustainable financial footing. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Collaborating and Building Relationships Influencing and Effective Communication Financial and Technical Skills Professional and Analytical Skills To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Describe a time when you worked closely with non‑finance colleagues or senior stakeholders to support financial decision‑making. How did you build effective relationships and what was the outcome? Give an example of when you had to explain complex financial information to a non‑technical audience or influence a decision. What was your approach and result? Provide an example of how you have applied your financial and technical skills to support budget management, forecasting or financial control. How did your work add value? Tell us about a situation where you identified a financial issue or risk through analysis. How did you investigate it, what recommendations did you make and how was it resolved? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and review the behaviours, skills and knowledge framework. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Rie Tamakoshi via email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/08/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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