Finance Analyst

at  NHS Blood and Transplant

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 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 customer and contacts.
As an Analyst, you will play a key part in our key finance business processes, including cost modelling and reporting, establishment costing, budget build, commissioning and pricing as well as providing 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 from working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, we would love to hear from you.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience of working with information technology such as MS Office suite and recognised business software packages.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience. OR specialist relevant experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
  Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

ABOUT US

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we’ll save and improve more lives than ever.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 5th May 2024.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 20th May 2024 subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact Syma Yasin, Senior Corporate Financial Planning Manager at syma.yasin@nhsbt.nhs.uk

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, provide 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 the B&SS costing model(s), and adopting Activity Based Costing methodology.
• 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 etc. 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.