Overview
Job Title Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst
Function: Finance & Trading
Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026
Salary: £46,524 with potential to rise to £54,735 over 3 years
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst who will be a key member of the Finance Team, providing the focal point for the consolidation of monthly financial figures for publication in the Executive Team Finance pack (e.g. profit and loss), liaising with many other Finance colleagues to ensure accurate, insightful and timely management information is produced. In addition, the post holder will play a pivotal role in the forecasting and analysis of sales and margin, and consolidating the overall company financial position.
Responsibilities
Act as the focal point for the consolidation of the monthly financial figures for review by the Executive Team.
Coordinate and support production of a full profit and loss forecast every quarter.
Coordinate and present detailed, insightful sales and margin analysis on a rolling monthly basis, whilst providing key decision support to the leadership team.
Play a leading role in the production of the annual capital and revenue business plan for NHS Supply Chain.
Advise the business on complex sales, margin and pricing issues, demonstrating an awareness of impacts on other areas of the business.
Deputise for the Financial Planning and Reporting Lead in their absence.
Ensure all required business materials are produced, presented, and discussed with internal and external stakeholders, both ad hoc and as part of the regular reporting process.
Lead on development and implementation of financial improvement initiatives.
What can we offer you?
We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work, so we offer much more than a competitive salary.
Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
Annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Dedicated development through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications.
Well-being focus with 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Generous pension scheme (with employer contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
Flexible Benefits Scheme with options such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions.
2 days of paid volunteering leave.
Discounts through Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
Who we are
NHS Supply Chain is part of the NHS family and exists to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We support the NHS to save lives and improve health, serving every NHS Trust with a national network of distribution centres.
What skills will help you thrive in this role?
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or CIAEW) would be an advantage.
Experience of implementing financial improvement initiatives across a complex organisation.
Providing operational and strategic decision support to Director level stakeholders.
Extensive experience in business partnering with the ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation and develop and maintain key relationships with external stakeholders.
Extensive experience in complex financial modelling.
Ability to work on own initiative and set the direction for the team with a positive can-do attitude.
Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk.
Our Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is valued and celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. If your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we still encourage you to apply.
If you need additional support to complete the application form, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk for alternative ways to apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
SCCL is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, acting as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.
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