Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Costing Analyst within the Finance Department. The job will support the Costing function in gathering information and data contributing to the development and production of the patient level costing dataset. This will involve the maintenance and ongoing development of robust systems and processes to provide assurance with regards to contract performance including analysis of complex quantitative and qualitative data.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide a key role within the Finance Department, as part of the Costing team, improving the information available to the Trust to make decisions. Responsible for supporting the management, development, and continual improvement of the Trust's Costing system and to ensure the output produced is robust and satisfies all internal and external reporting requirements.
The post holder will ensure that all work is completed, either directly or by staff under their supervision, in line with both local & national timetables and the Trust's Standing Financial Orders and Instructions.
About us
The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has recently won a national HFMA award for embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF Level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team.
Our accreditation displays our commitment to being a leading edge Finance Function, supporting the wider improvement of the North West finance system and influencing local and national strategy.
We provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.
We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time.
Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, training e.g., apprenticeship options, a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance.
With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest.
The Trust is committed to the continuous improvement of services and has adopted a lean-based improvement practice to support this. Participation in improvement initiatives is positively encouraged with opportunity to access training to support improvement work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Line Reporting
- To be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of information and data gathered for SLR. This will be achieved by applying a detailed technical knowledge of the Trusts financial coding system and a good understanding of the operational application of the coding system.
- To liaise with Divisional Accountants and Divisional Analysts to gather information and data contributing to the development and production of SLR.
- To be responsible for the collation of data into formats compatible with the Costing System and ensure the data is accurately recorded into the Costing System.
- To assist the Cost & SLR Accountant in the production of accurate Service Line Management information.
- To produce timely and accurate financial performance reports covering quarterly, and annual returns for costing, which will be both internal and external in nature.
- To deal with associated queries in a timely manner and contribute to building effective working relationships
- To have an understanding of the relationship between budgets and Service Line Management
National Cost Collection
- To assist in the collation and annual production of the Trusts National Cost Collection return, ensuring consistent and accurate interpretation of the NHS costing manual.
- To assist in interpreting the National Cost Collection guidance and results
Other
- Provide input into the development and maintenance of operational procedures, implement policy for own work area. Prepare, review and update relevant procedure notes and make recommendations to improve working practices.
- Ensure own compliance with standing financial instructions, standing orders and internal policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other sections of the department.
- Deal with ad hoc queries from external stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Line Reporting
- To be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of information and data gathered for SLR. This will be achieved by applying a detailed technical knowledge of the Trusts financial coding system and a good understanding of the operational application of the coding system.
- To liaise with Divisional Accountants and Divisional Analysts to gather information and data contributing to the development and production of SLR.
- To be responsible for the collation of data into formats compatible with the Costing System and ensure the data is accurately recorded into the Costing System.
- To assist the Cost & SLR Accountant in the production of accurate Service Line Management information.
- To produce timely and accurate financial performance reports covering quarterly, and annual returns for costing, which will be both internal and external in nature.
- To deal with associated queries in a timely manner and contribute to building effective working relationships
- To have an understanding of the relationship between budgets and Service Line Management
National Cost Collection
- To assist in the collation and annual production of the Trusts National Cost Collection return, ensuring consistent and accurate interpretation of the NHS costing manual.
- To assist in interpreting the National Cost Collection guidance and results
Other
- Provide input into the development and maintenance of operational procedures, implement policy for own work area. Prepare, review and update relevant procedure notes and make recommendations to improve working practices.
- Ensure own compliance with standing financial instructions, standing orders and internal policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other sections of the department.
- Deal with ad hoc queries from external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualification or studying towards CCAB accountancy qualification.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in handling sets of complex data for analysis
- Experienced in the provision of high quality reports
- Experienced in working to tight deadlines and managing a number of complex tasks
- Experience in working with a number of stakeholders both internal and external
- Experience of Costing Systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of information analysis techniques
- Understanding of requirements for high standards of report writing
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills
- Ability to investigate, analyse, interpret and resolve financial queries
- Experience of interpreting data and report writing
- Ability to concentrate for long periods, maintaining due care and attention
Desirable
- Understanding of issues facing the NHS. An awareness of East Lancs Hospital Trust and the local health economy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to complete numerous routine tasks within tight deadlines
- Expect to assist in the completion of tasks of an urgent, unexpected and unplanned nature
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualification or studying towards CCAB accountancy qualification.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in handling sets of complex data for analysis
- Experienced in the provision of high quality reports
- Experienced in working to tight deadlines and managing a number of complex tasks
- Experience in working with a number of stakeholders both internal and external
- Experience of Costing Systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of information analysis techniques
- Understanding of requirements for high standards of report writing
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills
- Ability to investigate, analyse, interpret and resolve financial queries
- Experience of interpreting data and report writing
- Ability to concentrate for long periods, maintaining due care and attention
Desirable
- Understanding of issues facing the NHS. An awareness of East Lancs Hospital Trust and the local health economy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to complete numerous routine tasks within tight deadlines
- Expect to assist in the completion of tasks of an urgent, unexpected and unplanned nature
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).
