Finance Analyst

MAX FORTUNE, INC.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Northampton is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to support financial management and reporting. You will be responsible for monthly budget analysis and assisting with financial forecasts. Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency are essential for this role, as you will communicate with budget holders and present financial information to management.

Qualifications

• Experience in understanding and analysing finance data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with budget holders.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and analysis.
• Conduct monthly budget variance analysis.
• Present financial updates to managers.
• Respond to requests for financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

As a Finance Analyst the post holder will be pivotal in supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Business Partner in month end reporting, analysis and discussing monthly reports with cost centre managers.

This role will help non‑finance managers understand their role as a budget holder and communicate with this staff group is key. Experience in understanding and analysing finance data will be key along with effectively communicating budget holder feedback which will support with forecasting.

There may be requirement for you to work across both UHN sites.

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent experienced Finance Analyst to assist with all aspects of financial management information collation within the finance department. You will be required to be an experienced user of excel with strong analytical skills. Previous experience of financial management would also be an advantage.

The post holder will be expected to assist the Finance Manager and Business Partner to provide robust monthly budgetary reporting, variance analysis and regular provision of forecasts, enabling an effective financial management service to be provided to the budget holders and managers within the Trust.

Good interpersonal and communication, especially verbal skills, are essential with an ability to work as part of a team.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Financial Management

• To undertake routine monthly analysis of budget variances, provide written explanation of variances and initiate corrective action, as required.
• To support with financial models appropriate to the regular provision of forecasts.
• To act as first point of contract for financial queries and advice for budget holders.
• To provide support and assistance to the Finance Manager and Business Partner on business cases and specific finance projects.
• To provide ad‑hoc Financial Management data and analysis to staff within the organisation utilising the necessary techniques or software tools where appropriate.

Version January 2025

Reporting and Analysis

• To present complex information, financial updates and reports to a range of managers within the Trust in relation to activity, income, workforce and expenditure.
• Respond to requests for performance information and advice, which will often involve negotiating with information providers over timescales and providing support to
• To interpret and use the information.
• To assist the Business Partner in the preparation and production of performance information to meet reporting/commissioner requirements, including monthly PFR returns, annual planning submissions and benchmarking information.
• Collate and analyse activity, workforce and financial trends in a format that is userfriendly to both Finance and Non‑finance managers.
• Support with preparation of Trust reporting and external reporting submissions analysis and preparation of adhoc information as required.

Other

• Use own initiative to prioritise daily workload in order to meet financial deadlines both internal and external.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making suggestions for service improvement both within the Finance team and relating to the Trust in general.
• Review, prepare and update procedure notes relating to the tasks of the role in light of changing legislation, guidance, system developments or Trust policies.
• Assist in the development of strong team relationships and relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Project a professional and helpful image.
• Flexible and aware of competing priorities.
• Willing to personally develop skills and knowledge.