Job summary
Corporate Finance is recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst/Finance Analyst to complement our Financial Planning Team (Band 6/7 dependant on qualification status and experience).
You will work as part of a highly regarded central team to provide a comprehensive analytical support service to the Finance Business Partners, Head and Senior Corporate Financial Planning Managers and other internal / external customers and contacts.
As an Analyst, you will play a key part in our finance business processes, including cost modelling and reporting, establishment costing, budget build, commissioning and pricing, as well as presenting financial data and advice to a wide variety of stakeholders.
If you are an astute, enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a fast paced, ever‑changing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As part of a small central team, the post holder will provide a comprehensive analytical support service to all stakeholders, including the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, in the areas of cost modelling and reporting. Your responsibilities include:
* Presenting financial data, providing specialist training and expert advice to finance and non‑finance stakeholders, along with the ability to develop, maintain and support systems that form an integral part of our key business processes.
* Providing high‑level, expert financial advice to both financial and non‑financial managers up to and including senior officers/managers of external organisations.
* Maintaining and delivering establishment costing model, the B&SS costing model(s) and adopting Activity Based Costing methodology to support the Budget Build.
* Responding to freedom of information requests, DH data requests and any other ad hoc information.
* Reviewing existing frameworks and implementing effective improvement plans to support financial resources.
* Developing and delivering systems frameworks to support business case development. Developing key reports such as activity benchmark information and using these to incorporate expenditure across service lines.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Job description
Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, we are able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
Flexible working options: we promote flexible working where the role allows. We're happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave – 27 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme – the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
Supportive learning culture – we foster a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well‑led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career.
Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. We endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Band 6
* Post graduate accountancy diploma e.g. CCAB or equivalent experience knowledge and experience.
* Demonstrate commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Band 7
* Qualified Accountant with post‑qualification experience. In exceptional circumstances qualification by relevant experience is acceptable.
* Evidence of continued professional and personal development.
Experience
Essential
* Band 6
* Experience of financial management within a large, multi‑disciplined organisation.
* Competent user of recognised business software packages.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
* Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system, performance management tools and costing software.
* Experience of Oracle, Business Objects, SAS ABM and SAS Enterprise Guide.
* Band 7
* Significant experience of financial management and financial modelling within a large, multi‑disciplined organisation.
* Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques.
* Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
* Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system, performance management tools and costing software.
* Knowledge and understanding of the general NHS environment and NHS finance policies.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Capitol Way
Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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