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Senior Finance Analyst

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Prescot, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
09 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 May 2026

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Job overview

Support divisional budget holders in the management of budgets.

Resolve financial queries and issues with staff, suppliers, customers, including reasons for delays in payment and other sensitive issues.

Assist in the day to day management of staff within the  Financial Management function .

Ensure financial management information is processed in a timely manner and in accordance with procedures.

Assist in investigating complex enquiries providing assistance & advice as required to the clinical, operational and corporate divisions.

Ensure that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements.

Main duties of the job

Provide advice on complex financial, operational and corporate issues to non-financial managers in clinical divisions and corporate services.

Support the delivery of training on a range of subjects related to the financial management for a wide range of staff groups.

Support the development of reports or documents to meet the specifications of others.

Develop and advise on the financial systems in operation within the trust for suitability of use.

Responsible for the deadlines within the financial management team on a weekly basis.

Completion of financial management reconciliations, understanding and resolving variances and issues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description and Person Specification attached which details all the main responsibilities for the role advertised

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Senior Finance Analyst with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.

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