Financial Modeller

• This is a hybrid role with occasional meetings mainly at County Hall Taunton. Somerset Council operates a flexible working pattern equivalent to 37 hours per week for a full-time role.
• This role offers 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• This role is full time 37 hours, part time will be considered.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

The role of a Financial Modeller at Somerset Council plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of public services. Their primary responsibility is to create detailed financial models that help forecast future financial performance, assess the impact of various financial decisions, and support strategic planning.

These models are used to analyse different scenarios, such as changes in funding, policy adjustments, or economic fluctuations, and their potential impact on the Somerset Council budget and financial position. By doing so, this role will provide valuable insights that aid in making informed decisions, optimising resource allocation, and achieving the financial goals.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

The role will require a recognised full accountancy qualification such as Cipfa, ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc.

Additionally, experience in financial modelling, data analysis, and strategic planning is crucial. Typically, candidates should have relevant experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within the public sector or local government. This experience helps them understand the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by local government, enabling them to create accurate and reliable financial models.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Christian Evans christian.evans@somerset.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on week commencing 21^st July

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.