financial analyst in NHS finance

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and health care services.

• Prepare data and information for the monthly reporting process;
• Maintain budgets for specific areas;
• Confirm budgets when recruitment occurs;
• Clear error suspense items rejected by the finance system;
• Analyze variances to identify reasons for over- and underspends;
• Upload budget and actuals data to the Financial General Ledger;
• Contribute to the annual Business Planning and Budget-setting process;
• Maintain and update Pay budgets;
• Perform other required financial work;
• Work with budget holders and Finance colleagues;
• Liaise with Finance team members, budget holders, Procurement, Human Resources, IT, Corporate areas, and Trust Auditors;
• Support the department and organization with duties within the scope of the role;
• Comply with Health, Safety and Welfare requirements;
• Complete Mandatory Training;
• Work across the site occasionally when required.

• Degree, AAT Certificate, or equivalent experience;
• Good Excel spreadsheet skills;
• Experience working with management accounts, or degree-level understanding of management accounting;
• Knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes;
• Experience manipulating large data sets, or degree-level experience and understanding of working with large data sets;
• Ability to explain complex data and information issues, provide advice for sound decision-making, and recommend actions;
• Flexible approach to working within a large organization;
• Methodical approach with accuracy in data input and calculation;
• Nice to have: Studying toward a CCAB qualification or wishing to commence study toward a CCAB qualification, previous NHS experience, prior experience with Oracle Financials software.

• Study support package is available for professional accountancy qualifications;
• Learning opportunities are provided by experienced qualified and part-qualified accountants;
• The position is not eligible for sponsorship.