NHS England

Finance Analyst - Capital and Cash

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Job summary

The Capital Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a Finance Analyst.

  • work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
  • decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
  • support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
  • set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
  • report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
  • consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Finance Analyst, you will support the collection, analysis and reporting of provider sector financial plans and in month returns for both internal and external audiences. The post holder will work closely alongside the Senior Finance Managers and Heads of Capital and Cash to provider advice to colleagues within NHS Providers and NHS England relating to the capital regime, including capital investment business cases and applications for capital cash support. The role is critical to supporting the efficient timely approval and distribution of capital funding to providers aligned to National capital investments, monitoring capital spend against allocations and providing analysis at provider, system or regional levels.

Main duties of the job

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

  • Excellent experience of creating and working with spreadsheets to support management information ( eg modelling and forecasts)
  • Demonstrate capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to present financial information to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

About us

The 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 a great 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 visithttps://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.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-CFO-6731191-E

Job locations

NHS England Office in Taunton / Leeds / London

Taunton / Leeds / London

SE1 8UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG, or South West House, Taunton, TA1 2PX.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Abbie Webber (Senior Finance Manager Capital and Cash) on abbie.webber1@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG, or South West House, Taunton, TA1 2PX.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Abbie Webber (Senior Finance Manager Capital and Cash) on abbie.webber1@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of capital and provider finance acquired through post CCAB qualification experience in the health and/or regulatory sector or equivalent experience or training
  • Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE and key stakeholders e.g. DHSC

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel, with intermediate keyboard skills

Values

Essential

  • Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference
  • Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of capital and provider finance acquired through post CCAB qualification experience in the health and/or regulatory sector or equivalent experience or training
  • Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE and key stakeholders e.g. DHSC

Skills

Essential

  • Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel, with intermediate keyboard skills

Values

Essential

  • Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference
  • Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

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

NHS England Office in Taunton / Leeds / London

Taunton / Leeds / London

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

NHS England Office in Taunton / Leeds / London

Taunton / Leeds / London

SE1 8UG


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:

Senior Finance Manager – Capital and Cash

Abbie Webber

abbie.webber1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-CFO-6731191-E

Job locations

NHS England Office in Taunton / Leeds / London

Taunton / Leeds / London

SE1 8UG


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