** INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Principal Finance Officer

Grade: PO3 Salary: £45,749 - £49,506.02 Hours: Full-time Closing Date: 11.11.26 Directorate: Resources (Finance) **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY ** Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £45,749 - £49,506.02 Contract Type: Full-time Application Deadline: 11.11.26 Proposed Interview Date(s): 16.11.26 Reference: 2404 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: The Principal Finance Officer will provide business-focused strategic financial advisory and support services in the assigned area. The post holder will be required to: Provide financial and performance data; Provide financial advice and support; and  Support closure of the organisation’s accounts. The post holder must be able to apply their technical knowledge, and their knowledge of systems, processes and best practice to provide support to services, the Finance service and other stakeholders. They will provide the organisation with a comprehensive technical accounting service in accordance with its corporate financial policy and practice, and all relevant statutory and regulatory guidance. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: Supporting the provision of customer-focused accountancy and financial management services as per the business partnering model approach. Providing support for the annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning processes. Assisting with the preparation of detailed revenue and capital expenditure and income budgets that meet corporate and departmental objectives. Supporting the efficient and effective provision of a comprehensive financial management function, including all aspects of the annual estimates process, budget maintenance, monitoring and control. Supporting the preparation, analysis and provision of accurate financial management information, including budget monitoring reports and forecasts, promptly highlighting any risks and trends, in line with the council’s policies and procedures. Assisting with the efficient and timely completion of specific tasks within the annual closing of accounts process and ensuring that information presented in the financial statements complies with the CIPFA Code of Practice and reporting standards. Supporting effective liaison with external and internal audit through the Chief Accountant. Completing statutory and other returns, supported by clear and appropriate workings, in line with statutory requirements, and liaising with government departments and agencies as required. Represent Finance within the organisation; Communicate with officers, elected members, partner organisations, members of the public, service users and other relevant stakeholders; and Work with colleagues across the organisation, the external auditor, internal auditors and the organisation’s external partners. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Part or Fully qualified Accountants preferred: AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ACA. Terms