Job Description
Finance Analyst
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship if offered at Band 6. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 6.
“We welcome applications from part qualified applicants, and they will be considered for a trainee position.”
Job Summary
Corporate Finance is recruiting for an Assistant Finance Analyst/Finance Analyst to complement our Financial Planning Team (Band 6/7 dependant on qualification status and experience).
You will work as part of highly regarded central team to provide a comprehensive analytical support service to the Finance Business Partner’s, Head and Senior Corporate Financial Planning Managers and other internal / external customer and contacts.
As an Analyst, you will play a key part in our key finance business processes, including cost modelling and reporting, establishment costing, budget build, commissioning and pricing as well as providing presenting financial data and advice to a wide variety of stakeholders.
If you are an astute, enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail who thrives from working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As part of a small central team, the post holder will provide a comprehensive analytical support service to all stakeholders including the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in the areas of cost modelling and reporting. Your responsibilities include:
- Presenting financial data, provide specialist training and expert advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders, along with the ability to develop, maintain and support systems that form an integral part of our key business processes.
- Providing high-level, expert financial advice to both financial and non-financial managers up to and including senior officers/managers of external organisations.
- Maintaining and delivering establishment costing model, the B&SS costing model(s) and adopting Activity Based Costing methodology and support the Budget Build.
- Responding to freedom of information requests, DH data requests and any other ad hoc information.
- Reviewing existing frameworks and implementing effective improvement plans to support financial resources.
- Developing and delivering systems frameworks to support business case development.
- Developing key reports such as activity benchmark information etc. and using these to incorporate expenditure across service lines.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
About You
Experience and Knowledge (Essential)
Band 6
- Experience of financial management within a large, multi-disciplined organisation.
- Competent user of recognised business software packages.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages – Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
- Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system, performance management tools and costing software.
- Experience of Oracle, Business Objects, SAS ABM and SAS Enterprise Guide.
Band 7
- Significant experience of financial management and financial modelling within a large, multi-disciplined organisation.
- Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques.
- Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
- Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system, performance management tools and costing software.
- Knowledge and understanding of the general NHS environment and NHS finance policies.
Qualifications and Training (Essential)
Band 6
- Post graduate accountancy diploma e.g. CCAB or equivalent experience knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Band 7
- Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience. In exceptional circumstances qualification by relevant experience is acceptable.
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development.
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 21st May 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 1st June – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact –
Name: Hannah Wigley
Job Title: Senior Corporate Financial Planning Manager
Contact Details: hannah.wigley@nhsbt.nhs.uk
