Financial Analyst

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey is seeking a Financial Analyst (NHS AfC Band 5) to join the Financial Management team.

The role focuses on month-end, budgeting, reporting, and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills and collaboration across budget holders.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting or degree-level study in accounting.
• Strong data analysis and ability to work to month-end deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems and Oracle Financials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare data for the monthly reporting process.
• Maintain budgets for specific areas to be covered by this post.
• Support budget management and budget setting processes.
• Analyse variances to identify reasons for over/underspends.
• Collaborate with budget-holders and Finance colleagues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

A degree or equivalent

AAT certificate

CCAB qualification study

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peter's Hospital Town Chertsey Salary £33,677 - £40,996 pa, inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We are seeking a Financial Analyst who is looking to develop a career in NHS Finance and work towards becoming a qualified accountant.

As part of the Financial Management team, the successful candidate will demonstrate a clear interest in NHS Finance, together with strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse large volumes of data are essential.

Reporting to a Divisional Finance Manager, the role will provide analytical support to the Financial Management team and budget holders, helping to identify key financial issues and ensure accurate month-end accruals. To include supporting budget management, budget setting, financial reporting and a range of finance-related activities, all delivered within strict month-end and year-end deadlines.

Applicants should either have experience in a management accounting environment, including month-end reporting, or be able to demonstrate through their application and interview a sound understanding of management accounting gained through degree-level study or experience.

As an ACCA Accredited Employer, we offer a study support package to help staff achieve professional accountancy qualifications. The successful candidate will also benefit from learning opportunities provided by experienced qualified and part qualified accountants within the team.

This is primarily a site-based role to meet operational requirements,

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• Preparation of data and information for the monthly reporting process
• Maintenance of the budgets for specific areas to be covered by this post
• Confirmation of budget when recruitment occurs
• Clear error suspense items that are rejected by the finance system
• Variance analyses to ascertain reasons for over and underspends
• Budget and actuals uploads onto the Financial General Ledger
• Being a part of the annual Business Planning and Budget-setting process
• Maintain Pay budgets, and update as required
• Any other financial work as required
• Work with budget-holders, as well as colleagues within Finance
• Liaise with other members of the Finance team
• Liaise with some budget-holders, across Corporate and Clinical areas
• Liaise with some Procurement staff regarding orders, costs and authorisations
• Liaise with Human Resources staff– re recruitment and Pay budget etc questions
• Liaise with IT and other Corporate areas
• Liaise with Trust Auditors
• General:
• Support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
• To have responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure that Mandatory Training is completed as required
• Maintain a smart appearance, and wear an ID Badge
• To work across site occasionally if required

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and personal specification attached for the role. Additionally, please read the role requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree, AAT Certificate, or equivalent experience
• Studying toward CCAB qualification, or wishing to commence study towards CCAB qualification

Experience

• Some previous experience working management accounts, or ability to demonstrate degree level experience and understanding of management accounting in application and interview
• Knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes
• Previous experience of data manipulation (with large data sets) or ability to demonstrate degree level experience and understanding of working with large data sets in application and interview
• Previous experience within the NHS
• Prior experience with Oracle Financials software.

Skills

• Able to explain complex data and information issues, offer advice to assist in sound decision making and recommend actions
• Flexible approach working within a large organisation
• Methodical approach and accuracy in data input and calculation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Nicola Ghahrai Job title Associate Director of Financial Management Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 01932 722855