Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-LC490
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Greenwood Offices
- Town
- Ascot, Berkshire
- Salary
- £33,677 - £40,995 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Finance Analyst
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join the Business Support Team on a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and analytical individual looking to develop their career within NHS finance. Working within our Corporate Division, you will support the Business Support Accountant and Deputy Business Support Accountant in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, and analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to support decision-making across the Trust.
As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will gain valuable experience in a large and complex healthcare organisation, helping to make a real difference to the services we provide for our patients and communities.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about continuous improvement and delivering excellence.
At Frimley Health, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for career progression. This role offers an excellent platform for ambitious and capable candidates looking to build a successful career in NHS finance.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Supporting the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Investigating financial variances and resolving discrepancies, working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders where required.
- Providing financial advice and guidance to staff on a range of financial matters, including those of a confidential or sensitive nature.
- Assisting with the processing and reconciliation of financial information, including journals, interfaces, and other finance system transactions.
- Supporting the production of financial reports and analysis to aid operational and strategic decision-making.
- Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of financial processes and systems
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant finance experience in a large organisation.
- Experience of preparing and maintaining accounting records.
- Use of relevant software packages.
- Preparation of management accounts.
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS Accounting Experience.
- Knowledge of E Financials.
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials.
- Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- AAT full membership (i.e. exams plus portfolio of minimum one year’s work experience.
- CCAB/CIMA Certificate level or Honours degree.
Desirable criteria
- Commitment towards completing CCAB/CIMA qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Logical thinker with an analytical mind
- Ability to explain financial issues with clarity
Desirable criteria
- Influencing, negotiating and cross-functional working skills.
- Willingness to travel between sites and across the Health economy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Atif Khan
- Job title
- Deputy Business Support Accountant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 614 5601
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