At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse adult social care placements and turn complex data into clear insights.
- Company: Inclusive employer committed to diversity and community representation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on service planning and delivery in adult social care.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or analytics, strong Excel/Power BI skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51138 - 55323 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Principal Placement Analyst (Finance) to support the analysis of adult social care placements, helping shape how services are planned, delivered and funded. You’ll turn complex data into clear insight—supporting decisions across commissioning, finance, brokerage and operational teams. This includes forecasting demand and spend, analysing unit costs, and developing dashboards and reports that drive better value and outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead reporting and forecasting of placements spend and demand
- Analyse unit costs and support fee negotiations
- Provide insight to support value-for-money
- Support financial assurance, audit and performance reporting
- Develop Power BI dashboards and analytical tools
About you:
- Strong experience in finance or analytics, ideally in Adult Social Care
- Professional qualification or equivalent experience
- Confident working with complex data and influencing decisions
- Strong Excel/Power BI skills
We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer.
What we offer: Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Principal Placement Analyst (Finance) in Merton employer: Merton Council
Merton Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and generous holiday entitlements, we foster a culture of inclusivity and support. Located conveniently in Merton Civic Centre, our team enjoys easy access to public transport and the vibrant local area, making it an ideal place to grow your career while contributing to a cleaner, greener, and safer borough.
