Job summary
- Main area
- Finance Analyst
- Grade
- 297|QF0B|Grade B 435
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-8278119
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Spire House
- Town
- Washington
- Salary
- £40,227
- Closing
- 29/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Finance Analyst
297|QF0B|Grade B 435
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
To contribute to the provision of an expert financial management service to the business. To take
ownership for the nominated areas, including the production of high-quality information, cost and income analysis,
forecasting and the presentation of this information supported by Finance Business Partners.
To support the Heads of Service & Service Managers in the discharge of their financial responsibilities; including
maintaining a balanced budgetary position, development and reporting of the Cost Efficiency Programme and the
financial modelling of service developments with the support of Finance Business Partners.
Main duties of the job
• Assist the Finance Business Partner in preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of financial performance against plans
• Support the development of business cases, including financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis
• Participate in month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information
• Maintain and improve financial models, tools, and templates for performance tracking and reporting
• Build strong working relationships with operational managers to understand business drivers and challenge
• Support the identification of risks and opportunities within the financial plans
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end company accounts and provide appropriate working papers
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Assist the Finance Business Partner in preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of financial performance against plans
• Support the development of business cases, including financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis
• Participate in month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information
• Maintain and improve financial models, tools, and templates for performance tracking and reporting
• Build strong working relationships with operational managers to understand business drivers and challenge
• Support the identification of risks and opportunities within the financial plans
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end company accounts and provide appropriate working papers
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Part qualified accountant / equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Relevant degree in finance, accounting, or business
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a finance environment
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with non-finance stakeholders
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of excel and financial systems
- Strong Analytical and problem – solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality output
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Awareness of Company development and associated financial changes
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS financial regime and the challenges that this entails
- Awareness of Healthcare related issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Thomas
- Job title
- Senior Finance Business Partner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07728546264
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