Commercial Finance Analyst

The Priory Hospital; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting month-end processes across multiple sites. Your expertise will help improve finance operations and provide valuable insights to stakeholders. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive organization that values your professional development and well-being.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role with strong analytical skills.
• AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely financial information for management reporting.
• Support month-end processes and assist in budget delivery.
• Provide financial advice and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Finance Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Deadline Management

Technology Skills

Education

AAT Qualified

CIMA/ACCA (studying towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerised Financial Systems

Job description

Overview

Commercial Finance Analyst

Circle Business Services

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team of staff.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

1. You deliver timely and accurate information to enable the production of group management reporting, identifying trends and exceptions.
2. You provide support for month end deadlines and quarter end completeness, specifically around hospital accruals and prepayments.
3. You support with the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts across all Circle hospitals.
4. You review hospitals P&L for accuracy and completeness.
5. You maintain Circle financial Fixed Asset Registers ensuring the registers are reconciled monthly.
6. You assist with the hospitals annual fixed asset verification exercise.
7. You support with the production of the Quarterly Group VAT returns.
8. You produce KPI dashboards and data as required.
9. You provide support to the CBS Finance Manager in the delivery of finance reporting requirements as necessary.
10. You assist with the delivery of budgets and forecasts for hospitals.
11. You support change and the review of finance processes to improve overall efficiency & effectiveness.
12. You provide advice to stakeholders on finance policy and processes.
13. You ensure compliance with statutory and group obligations.
14. You provide ad hoc analysis and provision of financial advice and reporting, to support decision-making and monitoring of financial performance.
15. You provide support where required for all CBS CFA responsibilities.
16. You attend Finance meetings as required by the business.
17. You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

1. Experience of working in a similar finance role
2. Experience and proven ability of working to set deadlines
3. Experience of multi-site or otherwise distributed working environments
4. Able to build good interpersonal relationships across a range of stakeholders both internal and external
5. Demonstrated ability to quickly appraise complex situations and to identify key issues.
6. Strong technology skills, including computerised financial systems and Microsoft Office.
7. AAT Qualified or studying towards a professional qualification would be advantageous (CIMA/ACCA)

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

1. 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
2. Private Pension Scheme
3. Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
4. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
5. Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
6. Non-contributory life insurance
7. Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
8. Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
9. Employee recognition programmes
10. Industry leading training and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy