Finance Analyst

1 week ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Management Team of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for a Finance Analyst. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible individual to support the Finance Manager.

Main duties of the job

Working within the finance team, the post holder will be responsible for the preparation of budgets and the maintenance of strong budgetary controls. Provision of high quality financial information and guidance to budget holders. Maintenance of the financial ledgers and production of standard monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as ad hoc reporting and costing information.

The successful candidates will be either fully qualified AAT, part qualified studying for CIMA/ ACCA or qualified by experience, with excellent IT skills, good communication skills and confidence to influence senior managers and clinicians across the Trust. They will be required to work to tight deadlines and therefore will need the ability to prioritise effectively. If you have previous experience of making a difference, and have significant finance experience, and are looking for your next challenge, this could be the role for you.

About us

Benefits we offer:

Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us. Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS. Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing. Staff networking and support groups.

About Us

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care and non-emergency healthcare services, along with commercial logistics services.

The Trust delivers most of these services to the populations of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire as well as non-emergency patient transport services in Surrey and Sussex.

We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year. We employ 4,551 staff who, together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In SCAS, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a 'just and learning culture'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Preparation of Budgets and forecasts. Maintenance of the financial ledgers. Accurate calculations of accruals and prepayments. production of reports and analysis for budget holders.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and experience

Essential

Association of Accounting Technicians Membership or part qualified CCAB Previous experience of budget management Previous experience of the apportionment and allocation of costs Previous experience of Month End work Experience of working with highly sensitive, complex information/data, evaluating and presenting evidence Experience of providing trend analysis and the calculation of forecasts Experience of using a computerised finance ledger Experience of using a variety of IT software including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel Displays good interpersonal working relationships across a broad spectrum, communicating effectively across all sectors of the Trust using a range of mediums Good report writing skills, including the incorporation of statistical analysis, evidence synthesis etc Ability to translate abstract concepts and complex issues/information into formats which are understood by the respective audience Excellent time management skills, able to deliver quality work to agreed deadlines Ability to maintain clear focus under pressure Demonstrates the ability to make short term reactive decisions Able to multi-task whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail Demonstrates a commitment to professional and personal quality standards Demonstrates a personal commitment to development, maintaining an up to date personal professional portfolio and personal development plans Works as part of a team Adaptable and flexible, meeting the requirements of the role Excellent personal and team time management skills Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's equal opportunity and diversity policies and can evidence their incorporation into local practice

Desirable

Knowledge of the Ambulance Service and NHS Knowledge of NHS Policy in regard to financial management
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