Job Summary
NHSBT is a Special Health Authority in England and Wales, with responsibilities across the United Kingdom for organ donation and transplantation. Our core purpose is to “save and improve patients’ lives” through the provision of a safe and reliable supply of blood components, solid organs, stem cells, tissues and related diagnostic services to the NHS, and to the other UK Health Services where directed.
The ability to supply these critical lifesaving products and services is entirely dependent on the loyalty of our donors. NHBST engages with millions of people throughout the country and connects directly with more people on a daily basis than any other single part of the NHS.
The delivery of our organisational goals is dependent on a highly professional and committed team working cross-functionally. The Financial Systems and Support Team plays an important role, providing cost centre and budget manager support to all budget holders and key decision-makers in NHSBT. In this key role, your responsibilities will include providing help and support, analysing budget variances and resolving queries. You will the main point of contact for budget holders on a day-to-day basis.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to:
1. Provide help and support to budget holders in analysing budget variances and resolving complex queries.
2. Be the main point of contact for budget holders on a day-to-day basis for transaction related queries.
3. Assist the Management Accounts and Finance Support Manager and other Senior Finance Staff in analysing complex data and the preparation of standard monthly reports.
4. Respond requests from budget holders and the Finance Business Partners for ad-hoc reports and financial information.
You may be required to travel and spend time away from base when required, with prior notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
5. Financial Management experience of working in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation (preferably NHS) is required.
6. Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems (preferably ORACLE).
7. Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues
8. Expertise in the main Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and Access) to enable the regular and frequent analytical and accounting work.
Qualifications and Training
9. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience acquired through working in a large and complex organisation.
10. Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA or AAT)
11. Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)