Assistant Finance Analyst - Service Line Reporting & Costing

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Job overview

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a motivated individual to join our Costing team as a Band 5 Assistant Finance Analyst.

Do you love data?
Do you have strong analytical, finance and problem-solving skills?
Are you interested in both NHS Finance information and NHS activity data?
Do you possess a high level of numeracy, excellent technical skills and also an aptitude for data production, manipulation and reporting?

If the answer is 'Yes' - Why not come and join our enthusiastic Costing team?

This is a key role within the Service Line Reporting (SLR) & Costing team, working as part of a team to provide robust quality costing information.

Main duties of the job

1. This is a key role within the Service Line Reporting & Costing team, working as part of a team to provide robust quality costing information.
2. You are required to analyse and process large quantities of highly complex information on costs, income and activity from multiple systems spanning the complete range of all the Trust's activities.
3. Making a direct and tangible contribution towards delivering the Trust's costing agenda and significant cost improvement programme; you will work collaboratively with the Care Groups and Corporate Efficiency Team.
4. Investigate income and expenditure financial codes to identify the correct treatment within the costing system.
5. You will extract data from various sources to create and update various spreadsheets and processes used for costing purposes.
6. You are required to understand the national and local requirements for the National Cost Collection.
7. You will attend meetings with the wider Finance team and Care Group management teams to support them to understand the service line reporting information.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k).
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• AAT Member or CCAB / CIMA studying or relevant degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Previous NHS finance experience.
• Use of computerised financial systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced user in Excel / spreadsheets.
• Use of Financial systems.
• Ability to manage own time / workload.
• A high standard of keyboard skills.
• An understanding of Service Line Reporting, Patient Level Costing, Payment by Results and current payment mechanisms.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.

Agile and Flexible Working

We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country.