Senior Finance Analyst inLondon/Leeds/Taunton inLondon/Leeds/Taunton PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
NHS England r3l7347B
Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with relevant experience in the NHS sectors, and they must demonstrate their ability to manage processes effectively, communicate clearly, and utilize technical financial software. This position promises a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth within the NHS and public sector. Interested applicants can reach out to the Head of Financial Planning and Analytics for more information.
The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, diverse, highly motivated people to join the Financial Oversight and Delivery (FOD) team as a Senior Finance Analyst Financial Oversight and Delivery - workstream: Financial Planning and Reporting (System).
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of the NHS. In the Finance and Planning directorate we:
- ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget set by Parliament.
- set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year.
- report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year.
- look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
As a Senior Finance Analyst you will be a key member of NHS England Financial Oversight and Delivery team and will play an important role in the following work:
- Work on a range of tasks and processes within an evolving timetable designed to collect, and report on, the financial plans of the NHS. This is a highly process-driven role,where tasks must be completed in line with tightly-managed deadlines.
- Represent the team in communications with a range of stakeholders. This includes responding by e-mail to helpdesk queries.
- Work on the design, build, testing, publication of financial planning templates, tools and technical guidance.
The team offers high profile, fast-paced outputs. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those looking to further their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.
In your application, please demonstrate your experience in the following areas:
- Qualified accountant, or part-qualified finalist, or have equivalent experience in the provider / commissioner NHS sectors.
- You will work autonomously on a range of tasks and processes within an evolving timetable designed to collect, and report on, the financial plans of the NHS. This is a highly process-driven role, where you must ensure tasks are completed in line with tightly-managed deadlines. Please explain your experience of following processes within fixed deadlines.
- You will be required to represent the team in communications with a range of stakeholders. This includes responding by e-mail to helpdesk queries. Please describe your communication skills, including construction of concise, well-written e-mails.
- Work on the design, build, testing, publication of financial planning templates, tools and technical guidance. The technical requirements of the team require all leads to have EXCEL skills to an advanced level (including the use of advanced formulae/ formatting/ data transformation/ charting, recording of macros and structured referencing). Please evidence your current skills.
About us
You can find further details about the role (job description and assignment brief), a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.
Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG or South West House, Taunton, TA1 2PX
Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?
Please email Tom Attridge; Head of Financial Planning and Analytics at
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