Finance Analyst

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Contracting and Income team. The role focuses on contract monitoring submissions, data analysis of activity and income, and collaboration with the Project Accountant to ensure timely reporting and budget accuracy.

Working within the NHS framework, you will engage with Operational Managers to review variances, load data into SLAM income systems, and assist with ad hoc projects to enhance

Responsibilities

• To complete the contract monitoring submissions, in line with national deadlines and guidance.
• Provide support to the Contracts Manager / Project Accountant.
• Provide support for the completion of Trust wide financial duties.
• Analyse complex financial data to provide up-to-date costing information, forecasts of future activity and conversion of activity data into detailed activity budgets.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To complete the contract monitoring submissions, in line with national deadlines and guidance.
• Provide support to the Contracts Manager / Project Accountant.
• Provide support for the completion of Trust wide financial duties.
• To provide a key role within the Contracting and Income team by analysing complex financial data, with a view to provide the department and directorates with up-to-date costing information, forecasts of future activity and conversion of activity data into detailed activity budgets., An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join our Patient Income and Contracting team.

This role will be supporting the Project Accountant with providing activity and income data to the Community and Women & Children's care groups. Our Community contract is currently being rebased. NHS England is reviewing the block contract, which has been in place for 10 years. This provides an opportunity to develop our understanding of the block and establish community income processes that align with NHS England's expectations. The successful candidate will host regular meetings with Operational Managers to present the activity and income, working with the managers to understand variances to plan and reporting to the Project Accountant. The candidate will then support the Project Accountant in solving the data quality issues that arise from discussions with the care groups. In addition, the candidate will be involved in the monthly processing of the data, checking and loading the information into our income system (SLAM). This role will also involve supporting the Project Accountant with queries and ad hoc projects. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your understanding of income within the NHS.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

Benefits

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.