NHS England

Finance Analyst

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Job summary

NHS England South East region is looking for a talented and motivated person to join us in the Commissioning Finance team as Finance Analyst supporting Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental commissioning.

A key NHS Objective for 2024/25 is to make it easier for people to access community and primary care services, in particular general practice and dentistry, and as Finance Analyst - Primary Care, the successful candidate will provide key support to ICB (Integrated Care Board) colleagues to deliver this objective.

Main duties of the job

To support the band 7 Senior Finance Analyst in the monthly management accounts and analysis of Primary Dental and provide cover as necessary. A high level of attention to detail is required and there will be a transaction test as part of the selection process. Working in other areas such as Optometry and Pharmacy maybe also be required. We support six ICBs working directly in their ledgers so working under pressure and to deadlines is essential.

About us

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-S3-SE2038a

Job locations

York House/Explorer House

Horley/Southampton

RH6 7DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Experience of working within NHS Finance.
  • Able to use Excel with ease including Pivot tables.
  • Knowledge of transaction lists and full analysis to calculate accruals and aid reconciliations.
  • Capable of using own initiative and working without supervision to meet deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Able to create and do workings for Budget, accrual, adjustment and Forecast journals.
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Experience of working within NHS Finance.
  • Able to use Excel with ease including Pivot tables.
  • Knowledge of transaction lists and full analysis to calculate accruals and aid reconciliations.
  • Capable of using own initiative and working without supervision to meet deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Able to create and do workings for Budget, accrual, adjustment and Forecast journals.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

York House/Explorer House

Horley/Southampton

RH6 7DE


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

York House/Explorer House

Horley/Southampton

RH6 7DE


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager – Primary Care

Zoe Hawkesworth

Zoe.hawkesworth@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-S3-SE2038a

Job locations

York House/Explorer House

Horley/Southampton

RH6 7DE


Supporting documents

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