At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting and identify efficiency opportunities in a dynamic NHS environment.
- Company: Join a leading NHS Trust committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and contribute to meaningful healthcare transformation.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on teamwork and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: AAT Technician Stage completed or studying for CCAB/CIMA; NHS finance experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37900 - 44000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Finance Analyst - Costing to join our Financial Planning & Costing team. The role will support the preparation and presentation of trust service line reporting and patient level information and cost reports, support transition to cost-based funding mechanisms, identify productivity and efficiency opportunities, and contribute to the trust's transformation agenda.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and present service line reporting and patient level information and cost reports.
- Support transition to cost-based funding mechanisms.
- Contribute to transformation agenda through identification of productivity and efficiency opportunities.
- Lead the collection and validation of financial and activity data.
- Assist with development of processes and methodologies to improve costing outputs.
Qualifications & Training
- Completed AAT Technician Stage or in progress studying for a CCAB/CIMA qualification (essential).
- CCAB qualification (desirable).
- Degree or equivalent (desirable).
Experience
- Experience working in NHS financial management or costing (essential).
- Experience working with large complex datasets (essential).
- Familiarity with presenting complex information to a range of stakeholders (essential).
- Experience with acute provider NHS costing data; service line reporting and/or patient level information & cost systems (desirable).
- Experience using SQL Server Management Studio (desirable).
- Experience building and maintaining reports in Power BI (desirable).
Skills
- IT literate and proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and advanced keyboard skills (essential).
- Analytical skills and ability to apply knowledge to workload (essential).
- Advanced Excel skills (desirable).
- Good SQL query writing skills (desirable).
Knowledge
- Understanding of accounting procedures, financial systems and general ledger (essential).
- Understanding of NHS finance regime and environment (essential).
- Knowledge of NHS costing standards and principles (desirable).
- Understanding of NHS SUS & HES activity reporting (desirable).
Other Requirements
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (essential).
- Role modelling Trust values (essential).
- Ability to manage own time (essential).
- Ability to work as a team (essential).
- Flexible and adaptable (essential).
- Good communication and liaising skills (essential).
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all applicants. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, and from under-represented backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority ethnic groups.
Finance Analyst - Costing in Stevenage employer: Health Jobs UK
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a Finance Analyst - Costing, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation within the NHS while benefiting from professional growth through training and development initiatives. Located in a vibrant community, the Trust fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in healthcare finance.
