Financial Analyst

Job Overview

6 Month Fixed Term contract - reason for fixed term is pending the finance organisational review.

We are looking for an innovative and progressive individual to work as part of the management account team.

The successful post holder will be qualified with AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification. The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To process and manage all aspects of income and expenditure for the Health Board in relation to a specific and named Area / Division, or Executive Directorate Budget, in line with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing orders and Accounting Standards and Guidelines.

Works within the Financial or Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.

Ensuring that all income, expenditure and invoices are processed and accounted for in accordance with set procedures and Accounting Standards, and that all information is provided in accordance with statutory reporting requirements, timescales and standards, through the completion of own work and the coordination with other colleagues across the Finance Department and wider Health Board.

To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification

• ECDL Qualification

Experience
Essential criteria

• Significant experience working within a Finance environment
• Experience of computerised financial management systems and controls.

Skills
Essential criteria

• The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines
• Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC based office applications
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff

• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

Knowledge
Essential Criteria

• Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it affects the area of work
• Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines

Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria

• Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
• The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care