Senior Finance Analyst
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,806.00 to £53,134.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44806.00 - £53134.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0681 |
Summary
Financial Reporting, Budget Setting and Forecasting Produce annual income and expenditure base budget schedules for each sub division/department assigned. Including providing prompt and professional advice to Budget Holders for service developments, cost pressures & cost improvement programmes Produce comprehensive, robust, accurate and timely monthly financial reports for each assigned directorate/department, covering: Income and Expenditure Variance Analysis Forecasts Integration of non-financial (manpower and activity) information Narrative and audit trail reports Accurately prepare any specific internal & external recharges, accruals and amendment journals for processing by the Financial Management Transaction Officers. Maintain and contribute to the development of detailed standard operating procedure notes in relation to the month end duties you undertake. Provide training and advice to budget holders and other finance colleagues regarding financial management issues arising out of variance and other ad hoc analysis. Implement audit recommendations as required and ensure sound system of internal control is maintained. Understand the Trusts standing financial instructions, procurement policies, audit recommendations and any other centrally issued guidance relating to financial control and bring possible breaches of these policies to the attention of the Senior Finance Manager. Provide assistance as necessary to line managers and divisional managers with respect to calculations that underpin the formulation of cost improvement programmes and financial schedules incorporated within business cases. Attend directorate meetings and provide an explanation of financial performance with or without the support of the Senior Business Support Analyst Working with Senior Business Support Analyst, Senior Finance Manager and Financial Business Partners to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely reporting of financial information to appropriate levels of management. Cover other Business Support Analyst roles when required. Training and Development Ensure you have a clear set of objectives and development plans and participate in regular performance appraisal meetings. Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan. Professional Responsibilities Maintain the integrity of the Trusts financial systems, procedures and reports. Maintain professional standards within the Financial Management Information and Analysis team. Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, financial policies and procedures are adhered to. Implement audit recommendations and continually working on improving financial practices throughout the trust. Contribute to the Finance Functions Continuous Improvement Programme Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with the relevant institute requirements. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Values of: Kind.We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful.We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team.We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.