Finance Analyst

Health Jobs UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bicester seeks a Finance Analyst to oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and ledger maintenance. Ideal candidates will have AAT membership and strong skills in reporting analysis and team collaboration. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Additional benefits for staff

Qualifications

• Experience using computerized finance ledgers and various IT software.
• Experience in budget management and month-end processes.
• Ability to present complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and accurate calculations.
• Production of reports and analysis for budget holders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Statistical analysis

Adaptability

Education

Association of Accounting Technicians Membership

Part qualified CCAB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Preparation of Budgets and forecasts. Maintenance of the financial ledgers. Accurate calculations of accruals and prepayments. production of reports and analysis for budget holders.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full description.

Person specification

Personal Skills
Essential criteria

• Displays good interpersonal working relationships across a broad spectrum, communicating effectively across all sectors of the Trust using a range of mediums
• Ability to translate abstract concepts and complex issues/information into formats which are understood by the respective audience
• Excellent time management skills, able to deliver quality work to agreed deadlines
• Ability to maintain clear focus under pressure
• Able to multi-task whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional and personal quality standards
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to development, maintaining an up to date personal professional portfolio and personal development plans
• Works as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible, meeting the requirements of the role
• Excellent personal and team time management skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's equal opportunity and diversity policies and can evidence their incorporation into local practice

Desirable criteria

• Good report writing skills, including the incorporation of statistical analysis, evidence synthesis etc
• Demonstrates the ability to make short term reactive decisions

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Association of Accounting Technicians Membership or part qualified CCAB

ICT Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of using a computerised finance ledger
• Experience of using a variety of IT software including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Finance Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Previous experience of budget management
• Previous experience of Month End work
• Experience of working with highly sensitive, complex information/data, evaluating and presenting evidence
• Experience of providing trend analysis and the calculation of forecasts

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of the apportionment and allocation of costs

NHS Experience
Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the Ambulance Service and NHS
• Knowledge of NHS Policy in regard to financial management

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).

Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.

As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here - scasjobs.co.uk/benefits

Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Finance Analyst ( PDF , 90.4 KB )
• Finance Analyst ( PDF , 17.8 KB )
• Benefits of working for SCAS ( PDF , 78.2 KB )
• Guidance Notes for Applicants ( PDF , 138.9 KB )
• SCAS Values ( PDF , 595.1 KB )
• Documents and links (non frontline roles) ( PDF , 175.7 KB )