Assistant Finance Analyst - Service Line Reporting & Costing

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 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?

We use vast, diverse data sets from the whole Trust to produce Patient Level Costing Information for internal and external use. We have bespoke, innovative, continuously evolving reporting dashboards, and are always looking for new opportunities to utilise our data to help increase Trust income, productivity and help maximise Value for Money.

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.

Please note the interviews will take place on 2nd May 2025

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. These must be constantly reviewed to reflect the changes in the organisation, and be used to assist in generating regular, Patient Level Costing (PLICS) and Service Line Reporting (SLR) information and the annual National Cost Collections.
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. This may involve liaising with key members of the wider finance team to gain in-depth understanding.
5. You will extract data from various sources to create and update various spreadsheets and processes used for costing purposes, requiring a high level of concentration and advanced analytical skills.
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.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 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) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• 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 from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job 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.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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.
• Use of Costing Software.
• Previous Costing experience.

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.
• An understanding of the role.
• Use of Databases.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust