Job summary
The role of Finance Analyst (Corporate) involves supporting the Corporate Finance team, whose function includes; all Corporate budgets; running costs; coordination of internal and external monthly financial reporting requirements; cash management; allocations; Strategic Development Fund (SDF) monitoring and reporting; financial input into the ICB's research functions; financial input into the lease vehicle scheme; and Finance link role for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
This vacancy is open to applicants current working within the wider Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS
Main duties of the job
The Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Manager - Corporate on key areas within the Corporate Finance function, with specific responsibility for; the maintenance of accurate staff costs information; the production of monthly reporting information for SDF funding areas and the ICB Research function; the accurate reporting of workforce training allocations and expenditure on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system; and ICB lease vehicle scheme costs. The postholder will support the month end reporting process and will assist in the collation of any relevant information required in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is a fully-authorised ICB responsible for the full range of ICB statutory duties and powers. The ICB aim is to improve the health of the people of Lancashire & South Cumbria and reduce health inequalities through strong, clinically-led commissioning of high quality healthcare services.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a successful, progressive ICB and to make a positive contribution to the lives of people in Lancashire & South Cumbria.
Our hours of work are Monday -Friday, 9am -5pm with the opportunity for agile working. Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB is committed to the personal and professional development of their staff and offers a wide selection of learning and development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Manager - Corporate on key areas within the Corporate Finance function, with specific responsibility for; the maintenance of accurate staff costs information; the production of monthly reporting information for SDF funding areas and the ICB Research function; the accurate reporting of workforce training allocations and expenditure on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system; and ICB lease vehicle scheme costs. The postholder will support the month end reporting process and will assist in the collation of any relevant information required in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Manager - Corporate on key areas within the Corporate Finance function, with specific responsibility for; the maintenance of accurate staff costs information; the production of monthly reporting information for SDF funding areas and the ICB Research function; the accurate reporting of workforce training allocations and expenditure on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system; and ICB lease vehicle scheme costs. The postholder will support the month end reporting process and will assist in the collation of any relevant information required in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of financial management, financial accounting and a complex financial accounting system.
Desirable
- Significant experience of NHS financial management, statutory reporting and ISFE financial accounting system.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT (or equivalent) qualified, or Qualified through relevant Finance experience.
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills capable of delivering complex information both written and orally to finance and non-finance staff. Ability to work under pressure on a busy working environment and achieve deadlines. Experience of Microsoft Office package, including complex spreadsheet modelling.
Desirable
- Intermediate / Advanced level Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of NHS healthcare policy, national targets and reporting requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of financial management, financial accounting and a complex financial accounting system.
Desirable
- Significant experience of NHS financial management, statutory reporting and ISFE financial accounting system.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT (or equivalent) qualified, or Qualified through relevant Finance experience.
Skills
Essential
- Clear communication skills capable of delivering complex information both written and orally to finance and non-finance staff. Ability to work under pressure on a busy working environment and achieve deadlines. Experience of Microsoft Office package, including complex spreadsheet modelling.
Desirable
- Intermediate / Advanced level Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills. Knowledge of NHS healthcare policy, national targets and reporting requirements.
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
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).