# Senior Finance Analyst > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-finance-analyst/2b1e0cae-37b2-46c0-b386-275ef52fc228 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-finance-analyst/2b1e0cae-37b2-46c0-b386-275ef52fc228.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Home or remote working, 37.5 hours per week (Minimum of 1 day per week office based plus additional Divisional Face to Face requirements) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T13:22:20.451Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Warrington/Mersey_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Management_Accountant/Management_Accountant-v8023627 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023627?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities See Job Description and Person Specification attached which details all the main responsibilities for the role advertised ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to manage own time and administration in an effective manner - Ability to analyse and interpret information to a high standard. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent negotiating and listening skills - Must be able to work as part of a team - Demonstrate continuous self and professional development - Must be able to work without direct supervision. - Adaptable, flexible, and keen to learn. - Ability to maintain a high level of commitment and energy towards goals **Desirable** - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access - Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation - Competent use of reporting software ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the NHS SBS general ledger system. - Working knowledge of Public Procurement. - Thorough understanding of accounting concepts and principles. - Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet applications. **Desirable** - Knowledgeable with the application of EU/UK procurement legislation ### Experience **Essential** - At least 3 years’ experience in a financial setting - Experience of working in a customer focused environment. - At least 3 years staff supervision experience - Experience of data analysis and report preparation. - Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines. - Experience of using a range of computer packages/applications in order to present reports and evaluation presentations. **Desirable** - Experience of working in an NHS Finance Department. - Experience in a procurement team within the public sector environment or equivalent. - Project / change management experience - Preparing and presenting reports to non finance staff. - Working in a Mental Health Trust. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant academic background: CCAB or CIMA part-qualified (certificate level) or AAT qualified. - ECDL qualification or equivalent proficiency. - 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths. **Desirable** - Degree or post graduate level management qualification. - Progression towards or willingness to study CCAB or CIMA qualification ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 348.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318749) - [oh risk id (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315594) - [a great place to work (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1400) - [our people promise and charter (pdf, 5.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2513) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.