About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join the Business Support Teamon a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and analytical individual looking to develop their career within NHS finance. Working within our Corporate Division, you will support the Business Support Accountant and Deputy Business Support Accountant in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, and analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to support decision-making across the Trust.
As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will gain valuable experience in a large and complex healthcare organisation, helping to make a real difference to the services we provide for our patients and communities.
Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about continuous improvement and delivering excellence.
At Frimley Health, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for career progression. This role offers an excellent platform for ambitious and capable candidates looking to build a successful career in NHS finance.
About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Investigating financial variances and resolving discrepancies, working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders where required. Providing financial advice and guidance to staff on a range of financial matters, including those of a confidential or sensitive nature. Assisting with the processing and reconciliation of financial information, including journals, interfaces, and other finance system transactions. Supporting the production of financial reports and analysis to aid operational and strategic decision-making. Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of financial processes and systems
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Relevant finance experience in a large organisation. Experience of preparing and maintaining accounting records. Use of relevant software packages. Preparation of management accounts.
Desirable
Previous NHS Accounting Experience. Knowledge of E Financials. Knowledge of Oracle Financials. Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record.
Qualifications Essential
AAT full membership (i.e. exams plus portfolio of minimum one year's work experience. CCAB/CIMA Certificate level or Honours degree.
Desirable
Commitment towards completing CCAB/CIMA qualification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent written and verbal skills Good interpersonal skills Logical thinker with an analytical mind Ability to explain financial issues with clarity
Desirable
Influencing, negotiating and cross-functional working skills. Willingness to travel between sites and across the Health economy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Greenwood Offices
Brook Avenue
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 8AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)