Job summary This is an opportunity to work within the Corporate Finance team in NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), providing financial support in closing the monthly management accounts and various reporting as required by the stakeholders. If you are passionate about being part of an amazing organisation which is dedicated to saving and improving lives, and you have the acumen in manipulating financial data, this job can offer a rewarding career. Our work-life-balance focused working environment is a perfect example how much we value our employees. Main duties of the job In this role you will be required to: Provide help and support to budget holders in analysing budget variances and resolving complex queries Be the main point of contact for budget holders on a day to day basis for transaction related queries Assist the Management Accounts and Finance Support Manager and other Senior Finance Staff in analysing complex data and the preparation of standard monthly reports Respond requests from budget holders and the Finance Business Partners for ad-hoc reports and financial information You may be required to travel and spend time away from base when required, with prior notice. About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 005798 Job locations Barnsley Blood Centre Capitol Way, Dodworth Barnsley United Kingdom S75 3FG Job description Job responsibilities You’ll join a successful and well respected team with talented individuals. Finance currently receives excellent reports from both internal and external auditors with very few issues being identified. We are really good - we want to maintain this and keep getting better. The challenge is to maintain this level of control whilst continuously improving efficiency and customer service. Anticipating and addressing the impacts as NHSBT embarks on a significant programme of change to core systems. You’ll work alongside a Finance Reporting Team and Business Partners to deliver an efficiency services to the Budget Holders, external and internal customers. Through delivering excellent services to NHSBT you will enable lives to be saved and improved. What we offer: NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. 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. NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions 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. Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities You’ll join a successful and well respected team with talented individuals. Finance currently receives excellent reports from both internal and external auditors with very few issues being identified. We are really good - we want to maintain this and keep getting better. The challenge is to maintain this level of control whilst continuously improving efficiency and customer service. Anticipating and addressing the impacts as NHSBT embarks on a significant programme of change to core systems. You’ll work alongside a Finance Reporting Team and Business Partners to deliver an efficiency services to the Budget Holders, external and internal customers. Through delivering excellent services to NHSBT you will enable lives to be saved and improved. What we offer: NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. 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. NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions 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. Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification / experience Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA) Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD) Experience Essential Experience of Financial Management, working in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems, preferably Oracle Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues Well developed IT skills with experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), or equivalent Well developed analytical skills and the ability to convey complex information and deal with a wide range of ad-hoc queries responding in an easily understood manner Ability to development new reports in response to information requests, utilising a variety of software packages Ability to positively influence, and achieve, outcomes, using persuasion and logic and value the contribution of others Ability to assist the team in the resolution of new queries and problems, to provide business support to managers and budget holders in analysing variances and resolving budget issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification / experience Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA) Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD) Experience Essential Experience of Financial Management, working in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems, preferably Oracle Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues Well developed IT skills with experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), or equivalent Well developed analytical skills and the ability to convey complex information and deal with a wide range of ad-hoc queries responding in an easily understood manner Ability to development new reports in response to information requests, utilising a variety of software packages Ability to positively influence, and achieve, outcomes, using persuasion and logic and value the contribution of others Ability to assist the team in the resolution of new queries and problems, to provide business support to managers and budget holders in analysing variances and resolving budget issues Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant Address Barnsley Blood Centre Capitol Way, Dodworth Barnsley United Kingdom S75 3FG Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)