Senior Finance Analyst

The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, diverse, highly motivated people to join the Financial Oversight and Delivery (FOD) team as a Senior Finance Analyst Financial Oversight and Delivery - workstream: Financial Planning and Reporting (System). This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of the NHS. In the Finance and Planning directorate we:

• ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget set by Parliament.
• 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.
• look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
As a Senior Finance Analyst you will be a key member of NHS England Financial Oversight and Delivery team and will play an important role in the following work:
• Work on a range of tasks and processes within an evolving timetable designed to collect, and report on, the financial plans of the NHS. This is a highly process-driven role,where tasks must be completed in line with tightly-managed deadlines.
• Represent the team in communications with a range of stakeholders. This includes responding by e-mail to helpdesk queries.
• Work on the design, build, testing, publication of financial planning templates, tools and technical guidance., 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.
  
  The team offers high profile, fast-paced outputs. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those looking to further their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector., Qualified accountant, or part-qualified finalist, or have equivalent experience in the provider / commissioner NHS sectors.
• You will work autonomously on a range of tasks and processes within an evolving timetable designed to collect, and report on, the financial plans of the NHS. This is a highly process-driven role, where you must ensure tasks are completed in line with tightly-managed deadlines. Please explain your experience of following processes within fixed deadlines.
• You will be required to represent the team in communications with a range of stakeholders. This includes responding by e-mail to helpdesk queries. Please describe your communication skills, including construction of concise, well-written e-mails.
• Work on the design, build, testing, publication of financial planning templates, tools and technical guidance. The technical requirements of the team require all leads to have EXCEL skills to an advanced level (including the use of advanced formulae/ formatting/ data transformation/ charting, recording of macros and structured referencing). Please evidence your current skills.
  
  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.