Internal Job: Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Central Support
Salary: Central Support Band 3 Levels 1 – 4

Hours: 37.5 HPW

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops! Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential, Mental Health and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

We are looking for an approachable and professional individual to join our dedicated Finance Team as a Finance Analyst. In this post you will be responsible for the provision of insightful and relevant analysis through the interrogation of financial information. You should be highly numerate, with good attention to detail, with the ability to manage your time well and meet deadlines. We are looking for individuals with good inter-personal skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.  A helpful can-do attitude and customer service focus is essential. You will be supported in this role by an experienced team and will be encouraged to learn, grow and develop utilising our fantastic in-house training department.

In this role you will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail – To ensure the integrity of financial accounts by undertaking monthly reconciliations of control accounts through the interrogation of transactions and investigating and actioning reconciling items.
• Accurate Data Management – To support the Finance Manager with the monthly closedown process by preparing the appropriate spreadsheets and information requirements in order that the monthly management accounts can be produced within agreed deadlines.
• Insightful Financial analysis – To provide insightful and relevant analysis through the interrogation of financial information that supports the finance manager in understanding financial performance and providing support to managers. This may include involvement in meetings with budget managers to help them understand financial performance and deliver within agreed budgets discuss financial performance.
• Being a clear and confident communicator – To provide analysis and reports on debtors, including attendance at meetings with colleagues, to ensure the Finance Manager and Finance Director are aware of trends and issues with debtor balances so that appropriate actions can be taken to maintain the steady flow of cash receipts from sales invoices.
• Working together to achieve consistently high standards – To assist with the year-end audit and accounts closedown process through the analysis and provision of financial information and liaising with auditors to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This work will contribute to the production of best practice statutory reporting and provide internal and external stakeholders with assurances that the charity’s finances are well managed.
• Demonstrating flexibility and resilience – Managing a changeable and varied workload effectively through excellent time management and forward thinking ensuring that all tasks are fulfilled by required deadlines and that any obstacles are dealt with in a calm, positive and supportive manor.

The successful candidate will be working 37.5 hours per week with a minimum of 1 day per week (Thursday) based at our central support office in Portsmouth.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways. 

You and your specialisms

Our internal community is core to achieving our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, we ask that candidates have the following qualification levels, skills and qualities:

• Relevant accounting qualification
• Intermediate use of Excel, including pivot tables and Lookups Good analytical skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Passionate, dedicated and committed to delivering a customer-focussed finance service.
• Prioritise and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment with your values at the core of your decision making.

Let us look after you!

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a ‘wellbeing day’ and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support: Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master’s level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

*Benefits may differ dependant on contract type.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!

If you’re passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!