Finance Analyst

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ascott-under-Wychwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Ascot-under-Wychwood is seeking a full-time Finance Analyst to join their finance team. The successful candidate will support financial management, reporting, and budgeting, contributing to decision-making and service improvement. Essential qualifications include relevant finance experience and AAT membership. This permanent position offers a salary between £32,602 and £39,686 annually, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Experience in a large organization in finance.
• Experience with accounting records maintenance.
• Preparation of management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, monitoring, and reporting of accounts.
• Investigate variances and liaise with stakeholders.
• Produce accurate financial reports for decision making.

Skills

Relevant finance experience

Attention to detail

Use of relevant software packages

Management accounts preparation

Education

AAT full membership

CCAB/CIMA Certificate level

Honours degree

Tools

E Financials

Oracle Financials

Electronic Staff Record

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Finance Analyst to join our dynamic and busy BSPS Finance Team.

The post holder will support the Business Support Accountant and collaborate closely with a professional team, including a Senior Finance Analyst and a Deputy Business Support Accountant.

This role involves working directly with specialty leads and other departments to ensure robust and accurate financial management and reporting at all times.

The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity, providing insightful analysis, and supporting effective decision‑making across the organisation.

Main duties

• We are seeking a progressive and motivated Finance Analyst who will support our strategic objectives and drive excellence within our financial services.
• Provide high‑quality financial analysis to support decision‑making and service improvement.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets and financial plans.
• Interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly to clinical and operational teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote best financial practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure accurate, timely financial information.
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems and processes.
• We are committed to developing our workforce, and this role offers opportunities for future internal progression for ambitious and capable candidates.

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, leadership, and clinical skills training available.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 12 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 151‑SL0507
• Job locations: Greenwood Office, London Road, Ascot, SL5 8AA

Job responsibilities

• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of monthly and annual management accounts.
• Investigate variances and resolve discrepancies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Discuss confidential and sensitive financial matters with staff, providing guidance and financial advice where appropriate.
• Participate in the creation of interfaces and journals to input, process, and manipulate financial data within NHS Finance Systems.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in line with organisational priorities.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports to support decision‑making at departmental and senior management levels.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with NHS financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to provide financial insights that inform service improvement and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information professionally, ensuring the integrity of organisational finances.

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant finance experience in a large organisation.
• Experience of preparing and maintaining accounting records.
• Use of relevant software packages.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• AAT full membership (exams plus portfolio of minimum one year’s work experience).
• CCAB/CIMA Certificate level or Honours degree.
• Supporting Information.
• Attention to detail.
• Relevant information.

Desirable

• Previous NHS Accounting Experience.
• Knowledge of E Financials.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials.
• Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record.
• Commitment towards completing CCAB/CIMA qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

• Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Greenwood Office, London Road, Ascot, SL5 8AA
• Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/