Finance Analyst - OPEX

Job Description

Salary: £38,923

Work Location:

North London Waste Authority, Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ with remote working arrangements available

Hours per week:

36Contract Type:

PermanentClosing date: Sunday 14th September 2025, 23:55

Interviews: TBC

About the role

Employed by London Borough of Camden, the

Finance Analyst - OPEX

will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.

The focus of this role will be to maintain accurate purchase order and invoice systems, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. You''ll work closely with vendors, Camden (our accounts payable sponsor), and internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice processing and reliable financial data.

Key responsibilities include:

Raising and managing purchase ordersMatching and coding invoices correctlyResolving discrepancies and managing relationships with Camden and vendorsPreparing invoices for payment and managing accrualsSupporting reporting, audits, and forecasting as neededWe''re seeking someone who brings professionalism, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to financial operations.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with a strong understanding of operational finance processes. You have experience working with purchase orders, invoices, and financial systems, and are confident managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies, manage month-end accruals, and support budgeting and forecasting demonstrates your commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure financial data is timely, reliable, and aligned with strategic goals. With a high level of professionalism and a solutions-focused mindset, you take pride in delivering quality work and supporting the wider finance function.

For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.

To view the Job Profile, click HERE or copy and paste the link into your browser:

https://www.nlwa.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/Finance%20Analyst%20-%20OPEX%20Job%20Profile.pdf

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile.

About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London''s waste.

We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.

To helptackle the climate emergencyandtoprevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.

Working for NLWA

The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA''s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark.

What we Offer

At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension SchemeFlexible working opportunities.Interest free loansCareer development and trainingWellbeing support and activitiesClick HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.

Inclusion and Diversity

We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.Boston, Massachusetts, London, UK, Clifton, New Jersey, Stamford, ConnecticutBoston, Massachusetts, London, UK, Clifton, New Jersey, Stamford, ..... full job details .....