Job summary
Are you interested in developing your career in finance and business analysis? Are you passionate about improving value for money in the NHS?
The Cost Improvement & Efficiency Team is a multidisciplinary team in finance directorate with responsible for:
1. Leading the organisational cost improvement and efficiency programme;2. Developing benefits management practices and principles;3. Leading enabling finance function transformation projects.
We have a vacancy for a Senior Finance Analyst - this would be a level 7 apprenticeship in which you could achieve a fully-funded professional qualification depending on current knowledge, skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to develop your career within finance and/ or business analysis. In this role you would analyse data to identify, understand and present complex business problems and solutions in a way that is highly effective, secure and ethical. Providing you meet the essential qualification requirements; we can support you in attaining a relevant professional qualification, funded via the apprenticeship levy. We will also ensure you are offered experiential opportunities to complement your academic learning. Providing you successfully complete all agreed learning and development objectives, you will move from Band 5 to Band 6 on completion. This is a multi-disciplinary team within the finance directorate, there is therefore some flexibility on qualification, but this would be agreed at the outset based on business need and individual career aspirations. For example, you could complete the CIMA level 7 apprenticeship, or an equivalent programme within a similar, relevant discipline.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from all candidates that meet the essential requirements of the person specification irrespective of individual characteristics. Employment will be determined solely by demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification (please see additional supplementary document with guidance on application). If you enjoy exploring data and are interested in enrolling on an intensive period of learning and development to fast-track to Band 6 on completion please submit an application and/ or get in touch.
Please note: If you do not quite meet all essential criteria but feel inspired by the opportunity and are confident you could succeed - your application is also welcome.
The job description and main responsibilities might be slightly different depending on you... if you were already professionally qualified and experienced, you may be able to start straight at Band 6. For candidates looking to undertake the level 7 apprenticeship to achieve their professional qualification, the intention would be to start at Band 5 and move to Band 6 on completing the agreed learning objectives. Please see the Band 5 and/ or Band 6 job description and person specification for reference.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from all candidates that meet the essential requirements of the person specification irrespective of individual characteristics. Employment will be determined solely by demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification (please see additional supplementary document with guidance on application). If you enjoy exploring data and are interested in enrolling on an intensive period of learning and development to fast-track to Band 6 on completion please submit an application and/ or get in touch.
Please note: If you do not quite meet all essential criteria but feel inspired by the opportunity and are confident you could succeed - your application is also welcome.
The job description and main responsibilities might be slightly different depending on you... if you were already professionally qualified and experienced, you may be able to start straight at Band 6. For candidates looking to undertake the level 7 apprenticeship to achieve their professional qualification, the intention would be to start at Band 5 and move to Band 6 on completing the agreed learning objectives. Please see the Band 5 and/ or Band 6 job description and person specification for reference.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (i.e., business, finance, analytics, maths) or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and ability
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Desirable
- CCAB or CIMA qualified or part-qualified
- APMG Managing Benefits Practitioner
- BCS Business Analysis Diploma (Practitioner level or above)
- Microsoft Certified in Excel and Power BI
Occupational experience, skills and abilities
Essential
- Must have the potential to assess the impact of business change on performance and spend including quantifying and forecasting, and become a subject matter expert in this discipline
- Must have the potential to turn complex finance and performance data into intuitive and insightful visualisations
- Must have the capability to write high-quality written reports, business cases and policy documents
- Must be able to provide high-quality coaching, advice, and be able to professionally communicate with colleagues at all levels via multiple channels
- Must be able to actively participate in and chair meetings
- Good understanding of GDPR and records management 'best practice'
Desirable
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills including pivots, complex nested formula, VBA (visual basic for applications - macros)
- Confident user of Power BI and other data and analytics tools
- Practitioner-level understanding of benefits management
- Strong knowledge of financial management within the NHS including flows, policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of project/ programme management methodology, particularly in relation to the NHS efficiency agenda
Personal qualities
Essential
- Should have integrity, humility and a continuous learning ethos with the ability to learn from experience, listen to others, and adapt approach
- Passionate about improving outcomes at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
- Must be able to adopt core trust values - kindness, courage and respect
Desirable
- Manages own wellbeing and able to show personal resilience
- Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload, and deliver to tight deadlines
- The ability to problem solve, question existing practice, think 'outside the box', and design then implement solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to practice assertiveness and conflict management techniques
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (i.e., business, finance, analytics, maths) or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and ability
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Desirable
- CCAB or CIMA qualified or part-qualified
- APMG Managing Benefits Practitioner
- BCS Business Analysis Diploma (Practitioner level or above)
- Microsoft Certified in Excel and Power BI
Occupational experience, skills and abilities
Essential
- Must have the potential to assess the impact of business change on performance and spend including quantifying and forecasting, and become a subject matter expert in this discipline
- Must have the potential to turn complex finance and performance data into intuitive and insightful visualisations
- Must have the capability to write high-quality written reports, business cases and policy documents
- Must be able to provide high-quality coaching, advice, and be able to professionally communicate with colleagues at all levels via multiple channels
- Must be able to actively participate in and chair meetings
- Good understanding of GDPR and records management 'best practice'
Desirable
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills including pivots, complex nested formula, VBA (visual basic for applications - macros)
- Confident user of Power BI and other data and analytics tools
- Practitioner-level understanding of benefits management
- Strong knowledge of financial management within the NHS including flows, policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of project/ programme management methodology, particularly in relation to the NHS efficiency agenda
Personal qualities
Essential
- Should have integrity, humility and a continuous learning ethos with the ability to learn from experience, listen to others, and adapt approach
- Passionate about improving outcomes at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
- Must be able to adopt core trust values - kindness, courage and respect
Desirable
- Manages own wellbeing and able to show personal resilience
- Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload, and deliver to tight deadlines
- The ability to problem solve, question existing practice, think 'outside the box', and design then implement solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to practice assertiveness and conflict management techniques
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
