Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 247-SS-SFA-1024
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Central Avenue
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Finance Analyst
Band 8a
EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:
- Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
- Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
- Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply
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Job overview
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The post holder will be responsible for producing timely and accurate monthly budget reports, financial and activity analysis, forecasts, and variance analysis for several of the Trust’s Directorates. This will include supporting budget holders in the production of annual business plans and in the budget setting process. |
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all financial plans and developments of Directorates align with the Trust’s strategies and organisational priorities. The post holder will be required to meet regularly with budget holders at all levels of the Organisation and provide expert advice on financial policy, planning and controls to ensure that budgets are managed appropriately. This will include identifying risks and opportunities and responding to these by formulating and implementing appropriate actions. The post holder will provide financial advice and information to the Directorate Accountant, the Head of Financial Reporting, the Deputy Directors of Finance, and the Director of Finance, to aid in decision making. |
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced computer skills especially Microsoft Excel
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Organisational skills to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of the NHS finance regime.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a financial management role.
- Experience in budget setting and budget monitoring.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a team, including supporting their professional development.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to learning, best practice and delivering a quality service.
Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Flexible and resilient.
- Ability to travel to locations across the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Reeve
- Job title
- Directorate Accountant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07941134923
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