Finance Analyst - Preston, United Kingdom - NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125)

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    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.

    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.