Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Aptitude
The post holder must be able to manipulate large quantities of data with specialist software develop ways of distilling that information efficiently and on a systematic basis
- Skills and Aptitude
Advanced Keyboard skills requiring speed and accuracy in preparation and use of spreadsheets, policies, guidance and communication with units and external bodies
- Knowledge & Abilities
The post holder is required to have highly developed and specialist knowledge of NHS financial and/or workforce planning, analytics, statistics and the use of information across the NHS.
- Knowledge & Abilities
Detailed understanding and experience of financial and/or workforce planning, modelling, monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
- Knowledge & Abilities
An ability to maintain concentration when analysing complex financial and workforce information and in resolving discrepancies.
- Education/Qualifications
Educated to master’s level or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in finance, workforce planning, analytics or a related discipline.
- Education/Qualifications
Highly experienced at working in a senior NHS finance, workforce planning or analytics role with extensive relevant experience
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/Qualifications
CCAB/CIMA qualification or relevant workforce/people professional qualification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 internal and 1 external candidate Planning and Analytics Leads to join our Workforce & Finance Intelligence team.
These influential leadership roles will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making across the Trust through high-quality workforce and financial planning, analytics, costing, benchmarking and business intelligence. Working closely with the Head of Workforce & Finance Intelligence, you will lead a portfolio of planning and analytical activity, providing expert insight that supports the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services.
You will work with senior leaders across clinical, operational and corporate services, translating complex data into meaningful intelligence, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the Trust to achieve its strategic objectives.
We are looking for experienced and collaborative leaders with a strong background in workforce planning, finance, analytics or business intelligence, who are passionate about using insight to improve organisational performance and patient outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the heart of decision-making and help shape the future of services across Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
- Lead workforce and financial planning, forecasting and analytical activity to support the Trust's strategic objectives and operational priorities.
- Provide expert insight, modelling and intelligence to inform decision-making, service development and business case production.
- Lead the development and delivery of costing, benchmarking and performance analysis across Trust services and corporate functions.
- Ensure the provision of accurate, timely and high-quality workforce and financial information to support organisational performance and planning.
- Work collaboratively with senior clinical, operational and corporate leaders to identify opportunities for service improvement, efficiency and transformation.
- Lead, develop and support specialist planning and analytics teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Oversee the development and enhancement of planning, analytics, costing and reporting systems to support the Trust's intelligence capability.
- Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on workforce, financial and operational intelligence, supporting the Trust to deliver high-quality and sustainable services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Applicant requirements
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This advert is for Planning and Analytics Lead with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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