Looking for a finance role where your leadership makes a genuine impact? Join a respected public sector organisation in a critical position supporting care services. As Finance Analyst, you’ll lead a small, customer-facing team delivering advice and guidance across the region. You’ll be balancing people management, operational delivery and service development in a rewarding, high-trust environment.This is a hybrid role – typically 2–3 days in the office in central Southampton, with the remainder from home, depending on service needs.Reporting to the Head of Department, you will be responsible for:

Leading and supervising the financial assessments team
Ensuring accurate and timely financial assessments in line with legislation
Supporting team development through coaching, training and performance monitoring
Working closely with other departments to ensure a joined-up service
Overseeing benefit maximisation, charging accuracy and fraud prevention
Managing complex queries and contributing to service improvement initiatives

What you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Analyst / Finance Team Leader / Ledger Manager / Accountant / Financial Assessment Manager / Financial Reporting Accountant / Finance Manager
To be a confident leader with supervisory experience in a finance setting
A strong understanding of financial assessments, social care charging or welfare benefits
To be comfortable interpreting legislation and implementing policy, public sector experience is a bonus

What you will get:

Hybrid working, 2-3 days in office per week, depending on business need
Flexible hours
Career-enhancing experience within the public sector
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A collaborative, values-driven team focused on social impact

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