Finance Support Analyst

NHS Blood and Transplant; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Finance professional to join the Financial Systems and Support Team. The role focuses on analysing budget variances, supporting budget holders, and producing standard monthly financial reports.

You will act as the day‑to‑day contact for budget holders on transactional queries and contribute to ad‑hoc financial information requests. The role offers hybrid working with monthly attendance at the Barnsley Blood Centre for team meetings and supporting staff

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a large complex organisation.
• Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA or AAT).
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems (preferably Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Provide help and support to budget holders in analysing budget variances and resolving complex queries.
• Be the main point of contact for budget holders on a day‑to‑day basis for transaction related queries.
• Assist the Management Accounts and Finance Support Manager and other Senior Finance Staff in analysing complex data and the preparation of standard monthly reports.
• Respond to requests from budget holders and the Finance Business Partners for ad‑hoc reports and financial information.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPD commitment

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Access

Job description

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work

This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

Job Summary

NHSBT is a Special Health Authority in England and Wales, with responsibilities across the United Kingdom for organ donation and transplantation. Our core purpose is to “save and improve patients’ lives” through the provision of a safe and reliable supply of blood components, solid organs, stem cells, tissues and related diagnostic services to the NHS, and to the other UK Health Services where directed.

The ability to supply these critical lifesaving products and services is entirely dependent on the loyalty of our donors. NHBST engages with millions of people throughout the country and connects directly with more people on a daily basis than any other single part of the NHS.

The delivery of our organisational goals is dependent on a highly professional and committed team working cross‑functionally. The Financial Systems and Support Team plays an important role, providing cost centre and budget manager support to all budget holders and key decision‑makers in NHSBT. In this key role, your responsibilities will include providing help and support, analysing budget variances and resolving queries. You will be the main point of contact for budget holders on a day‑to‑day basis.

Please note that this role is mainly remote. However, you will be required to attend the Barnsley Blood Centre once a month for team meetings.

Main duties of the job

In This Role You Will Be Required To

• Provide help and support to budget holders in analysing budget variances and resolving complex queries.
• Be the main point of contact for budget holders on a day‑to‑day basis for transaction related queries.
• Assist the Management Accounts and Finance Support Manager and other Senior Finance Staff in analysing complex data and the preparation of standard monthly reports.
• Respond requests from budget holders and the Finance Business Partners for ad‑hoc reports and financial information.

You may be required to travel and spend time away from base when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Financial Management experience of working in a medium to large multi‑disciplined organisation (preferably NHS) is required.
• Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems (preferably ORACLE).
• Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues
• Expertise in the main Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and Access) to enable the regular and frequent analytical and accounting work.

Qualifications And Training

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience acquired through working in a large and complex organisation.
• Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA or AAT)
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well‑led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 6th September 2026.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Face to face interviews are anticipated to be held Wednesday 16th/Thursday 17th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Louise Garnett, Recruitment Coordinator, via email at [e-mail]