Financial Analyst

Job overview

We are seeking a Financial Analyst who is looking to develop a career in NHS Finance and work towards becoming a qualified accountant.

As part of the Financial Management team, the successful candidate will demonstrate a clear interest in NHS Finance, together with strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse large volumes of data are essential.

Reporting to a Divisional Finance Manager, the role will provide analytical support to the Financial Management team and budget holders, helping to identify key financial issues and ensure accurate month-end accruals. To include supporting budget management, budget setting, financial reporting and a range of finance-related activities, all delivered within strict month-end and year-end deadlines.

Applicants should either have experience in a management accounting environment, including month-end reporting, or be able to demonstrate through their application and interview a sound understanding of management accounting gained through degree-level study or experience.

As an ACCA Accredited Employer, we offer a study support package to help staff achieve professional accountancy qualifications. The successful candidate will also benefit from learning opportunities provided by experienced qualified and part qualified accountants within the team.

This is primarily a site-based role to meet operational requirements,

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• Preparation of data and information for the monthly reporting process
• Maintenance of the budgets for specific areas to be covered by this post
• Confirmation of budget when recruitment occurs
• Clear error suspense items that are rejected by the finance system
• Variance analyses to ascertain reasons for over and underspends
• Budget and actuals uploads onto the Financial General Ledger
• Being a part of the annual Business Planning and Budget-setting process
• Maintain Pay budgets, and update as required
• Any other financial work as required
• Work with budget-holders, as well as colleagues within Finance
• Advisory/Contact:
• Liaise with other members of the Finance team
• Liaise with some budget-holders, across Corporate and Clinical areas
• Liaise with some Procurement staff regarding orders, costs and authorisations
• Liaise with Human Resources staff– re recruitment and Pay budget etc questions
• Liaise with IT and other Corporate areas
• Liaise with Trust Auditors
• General:
• Support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
• To have responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure that Mandatory Training is completed as required
• Maintain a smart appearance, and wear an ID Badge
• To work across site occasionally if required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and personal specification attached for the role. Additionally, please read the role requirements.