Capital Finance & Performance Monitoring Officer

Capital Finance Officer
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (6 month initial)
Rate: �22 - �25 Per Hour Umbrella
Start date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: (url removed)
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Job Description
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Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for a Capital Finance and Performance Officer to support a �30m Capital Investment Programme. This role involves financial monitoring, performance tracking, and budget management to ensure effective project delivery.
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If you have experience in capital finance, performance analysis, and procurement tracking within a local authority, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
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Main responsibilities
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• Develop and maintain systems to track budget performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and economic effectiveness of the Capital Investment Programme.
• Monitor financial performance, ensure accurate reporting, and support budget planning, profiling, and forecasting for projects within the �30m Capital Programme.
• Use Microsoft Project, Keystone, and Northgate to manage procurement timetables, construction schedules, and expenditure tracking.
• Prepare financial and performance reports for senior management, councillors, and external stakeholders while contributing to funding applications and bid processes.
• Work with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and external partners to ensure cost efficiency, compliance with legislation, and application of best practices in capital investment.

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Candidate Requirements
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• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and performance tracking within capital investment programmes, ideally in local government.
• Ability to analyse financial data, monitor KPIs, and produce detailed performance reports to support decision-making.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Keystone, Northgate, and other financial monitoring software to track budgets, procurement, and project progress.
• Strong ability to liaise with senior management, councillors, project teams, and external partners, presenting financial insights and ensuring compliance with investment targets.
• Understanding of public sector finance regulations, procurement processes, and capital investment frameworks, with the ability to apply cost benchmarking and efficiency savings.

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If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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Service Care Solutions also offers a �250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive �250 for the referral once their probationary period has been complete