We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join us at the HCPC. Working with senior managers and budget holders, the Financial Analyst is responsible for fulfilling all aspects of the annual and monthly management reporting cycle, and providing financial support for major HCPC projects and initiatives, including the HCPC’s efficiency programmes.

Key responsibilities

Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for one or more specific directorates.

• Prepare the monthly management accounts, review variances, trends and performance, and identify cost drivers on an ongoing basis.
• Liaise with budget holders to discuss financial performance and results, and to formulate plans for remedial action where necessary.
• Prepare year-end accounts for one or more specific directorates, and contribute to the production of the HCPC’s overall annual report and accounts.
• Provide financial advice and support to major HCPC projects and initiatives, liaising with senior managers and project leaders as necessary. Ensure that all project costs are accurately recorded and reported, and that variances are identified at an early stage
• Coordinate the financial aspects of the HCPC’s efficiency programme, including target setting, profiling, validation and reporting of all planned and confirmed efficiency savings.

About you

• Qualified Accountant/Working towards Accountancy Qualification in the UK (ACCA, CIMA)
• A strong background reviewing variances, trends and performance and identification of cost drivers on an ongoing basis.
• Significant previous experience of management accounts to include production of the annual budget and subsequent quarterly forecasts and monthly management information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to challenge and influence decisions at all levels with an assertive and confident approach to managing conflict and gaining credibility quickly.
• A positive, proactive and curious mind-set with the experience to apply critical analysis and judgement when faced with challenges; ensuring these solutions are customer focused and balance the wider needs of the organisation.

This role is exciting, fast-moving and plays a key role in the continued success of the business. If you're passionate about systems and financial data and enjoy financial analysis, where you can make a real difference, and can see the direct impact your contributions can bring to an organisation, then this role is for you.

About the department

Helping our colleagues grasp their potential, realise their ambitions and exceed expectations is what drives our Finance team. We work compassionately and collaboratively to create the ideal environment for our colleagues to be exceptional and to deliver the sort of experience our registrants both deserve and expect. Working as the trusted voice of Finance across the organisation, the team is encouraged to deliver innovative approaches with lasting impact.

Closing Date: 15 May 2024 at 1pm

Interview Date: 20 May 2024 onwards

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC.

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer. In addition to the core competencies for this role, we will also assess you against our values during the selection process: Please refer to the HCPC Values and Behavioural Framework.