Financial Analyst (CEP)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The opportunity

Join NHS Resolution’s Claims Evolution Programme (CEP) and be part of a team developing an internationally-recognised claims management service. We are investing in our capacity and capability to bring more work in-house, provide a holistic service to our scheme members, and achieve a net return on investment by reducing reliance on external suppliers.

We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial analysis and diverse accountancy techniques. As a self-starter, you will tackle complex problems with initiative and precision. Your expertise will be crucial in developing cost-benefit strategies and ensuring compliance with financial management frameworks, directly supporting the success of CEP.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity with the possibility of an extension.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead Cost-Benefit Modelling: Develop and maintain a cost-benefit model, ensuring compliance with public sector financial frameworks.

• Financial Analysis: Track and analyse key financial metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

• Data Coordination: Facilitate data sharing and influence decision-making with confidence.

• Central Financial Contact: Liaise with Claims Operations, the Finance team, and actuaries on financial modelling assumptions.

• Reporting and Updates: Provide financial updates to various committees and contribute to corporate reporting.

What we’re looking for

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and provide solutions.

• Effective collaborator with proven goal-setting and change management abilities; able to build strong professional relationships.

• Experience in building and maintaining financial models to inform business decisions, interpreting complex data, and providing solutions.

• Proven ability to produce clear and understandable financial reports and analysis.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI

Who we are

We are NHS Resolution, an arm’s length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care. We have over 830 employees across the UK

Please see our careers site for further details about us

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience in building financial models with ability to maintain to help inform business decision-making. This includes interpreting complex financial/statistical information, anticipating risks, opportunities and interdependencies and provide workable solutions and improvements to support effective decision making

Desirable

• NA

Experience

Essential

• Effective collaborator working across team and organisational boundaries, including proven ability to set goals and manage change effectively, as well as the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages including excel (advanced level), outlook, word and various financial software packages. High degree of speed and accuracy required

Desirable

• NA

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)