As the Strategy, Performance, Business Development and Growth directorate matures and grows within the NHSBSA, there is a need to further support our Benefits function with the role of Benefits Analyst. Reporting to the Benefits Lead, the holder of this post has responsibility for providing timely and accurate analysis of portfolio benefits and wider system efficiencies to assist reporting at both directorate, portfolio and NHSBSA Board level. The post holder will work closely with the Benefits Support Manager to support the delivery of benefits workshops and the development of benefits profiles for portfolio projects and programmes.
What do we offer?
* 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
* Flexi time
* Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
* Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
* NHS Car lease scheme
* Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
Main duties of the job
To support the benefits team with robust management information related to all aspects of benefits management enabling the delivery of effective reporting and communication as well as successful stakeholder management ensuring excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
Providing comprehensive quality assurance on benefits data and support in the measurement and forecasting of benefits, ensuring consistency, integrity and accuracy in tracking the benefits.
Carrying out cost benefit analysis and cost effectiveness analysis at project, portfolio and organisation levels.
Job responsibilities
In this role, you are accountable for:
* Delivering timely and accurate analysis of portfolio benefits and wider system efficiencies to support monthly and quarterly benefits reporting at both directorate, portfolio and NHSBSA Board level.
* Developing dashboards and reporting tools as required to support benefits modelling and reporting, implementing improvements in reporting, including automation, data analysis, insight and data presentation to meet business needs.
* Maintaining the benefits module of the portfolio management system to ensure that actual benefits are captured and recorded and that forecast positions reflect the latest business case position.
* Assisting the Benefits Support Manager to deliver benefits workshops and develop benefits profiles for projects and programmes.
* Providing analysis and project benefits reporting to support project gateway reviews.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with service analysts, MI analysts and PMD colleagues.
* Positively achieving team and personal objectives in accordance with the SPBDG business planning priorities.
* Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, data analysis and data quality issues with staff within NHSBSA in relation to the provision of benefits services.
* Working independently and collaborating closely with your team to contribute to overall team performance.
* Assisting the Benefits Support Manager in delivering training and support to colleagues on benefits related matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HNC/HND qualification in a relevant subject with substantial numerate content or equivalent of acquired knowledge/experience.
Desirable
* Recognised and relevant business analysis or technical/informatics/data visualisation qualification.
* Recognised Benefits qualification and/or experience or willing to study towards.
Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Knowledge of benefits management methodologies and frameworks.
* Understanding of complex benefits modelling approach.
* Excellent communication skills, building and maintaining relationships across the organisation.
* Personal management skills and able to work as a team.
* Ability to prioritise workload where resource/time is limited.
* Ability to assimilate facts quickly.
* Well-developed analytical skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines.
* Accurate with attention to detail.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
Desirable
* Good understanding of NHSBSA services and systems.
* Evidence of continued personal development.
* Knowledge of public sector and commercial benefits models.
* Knowledge and understanding of complex data and information systems.
Experience
Essential
* Basic data validation, analysis, interpretation and presentation skills.
* Experience of work with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Experience of creating and maintaining accurate analysis within MS Excel spreadsheets.
* Experience in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports.
* Practical experience of utilising available evidence and contributing to benefits profiles to support business case approval.
* Working with/manipulating data sets.
Desirable
* Experience of using Portfolio and Programme management systems.
* Experience of using MIRO.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Business Services Authority
Address
Stella House
Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
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