Job summary This is a 12 month contract to cover an internal secondment. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) Finance Costing and Income Team. The Costing & Service Line Reporting (SLR) Analyst supports the Costing & Income Accountant in development and ongoing delivery of the costing function to include Patient Level Costing (PLICS) and Service Line Reporting. Managing the CPFT Patient Level Costing System, developing the existing costing data and engaging with managers and clinicians to ensure PLICS is utilised effectively within our Organisation. This is a diverse and rewarding role that will allow you to help improve our patient services, financial sustainability and assist professionals in key decision-making. Applicants should have made significant progress towards completion of a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification with substantial costing experience who can demonstrate successful delivery of projects and service improvement. Main duties of the job The Costing and Income team are responsible for the development of CPFT Patient Level Information and Costing System (PLICS), which brings together patient activity with financial data. It provides a rich source of information to help understand how NHS resources are used. Provide the costing input to the key annual financial exercises e.g. the National Cost Collection (PLICS), benchmarking and other analysis for the annual accounts. Develop and maintain the costing and reporting system (Synergy 4), including updating and maintaining appropriate allocation methods following review with both Clinical and Non-Clinical Leads within the Trust. Support the development, implementation and operation of Service Line Reporting (SLR) across the wider organisation to produce accurate, timely and reliable management information to facilitate Service Line Management and drive forward service improvements and efficiencies. Strong communication and presentation skills are as important as analytical ability, as the role will need to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside the organisation. Instrumental in costing of services for new developments, reconfigurations, and contract pricing as required. Keeping up to date and interpreting the National Cost Collection Guidance for both costing methodologies and information requirements, supporting the Information & Performance Team to ensure they are adhering to the information requirements. About us Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk Date posted 11 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 310-CORP-6619024 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Redshank House Kingfisher Way Huntingdon PE29 6FN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Reporting Financial Information for the National Cost Collection and Service Line Reporting 1. Provide the costing input to the key annual financial exercises e.g. the National Cost Collection (PLICS), benchmarking and other analysis for the annual accounts. 2. Regularly engage with and seek information from Clinical Leads to understand the services and interpret outputs from the costing system. 3. Regularly provide complex financial information and advice to colleagues. 4. Regularly analyse complex data, checking and reconciling financial information, complete calculations and investigate and advise/answer queries from staff and Managers, some of which may be contentious. 5. To analyse, investigate and present financial information and queries, which will be frequently complex in respect of expenditure trends. 6. Calculate costs for services to meet local and statutory requirements within agreed timescales. 7. Identify and challenge the status quo within own area of responsibility, finding new ways of working, advising on the economic, efficient and effective use of financial resources within the organisation. 8. Liaise with NHS England appointed auditors for the National Cost Collection, where required, providing evidence of data sources, procedures and methodology used in the supply of information to the Board and external agencies. Working with Information Resources 9. Co-ordinate the receipt of and input of all costing and apportionment table data. Develop and maintain standardised input documentation and maintain a comprehensive procedure/notes/audit trail in respect of costing methodologies. 10. To analyse, check and reconcile complex data, check and reconcile financial and activity information, make calculations and answer complex queries from staff and Managers. 11. Make judgements on how to prepare and present relevant financial options/solutions to Budget Holders and Managers ensuring information is presented/communicated appropriately and with clarity to target audience(s), provide advice on complex business situations for planning and control purposes. 12. To determine the appropriate method of allocating and apportioning costs in order to facilitate PLICS whilst ensuring NHS Costing guidance is adhered to. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Reporting Financial Information for the National Cost Collection and Service Line Reporting 1. Provide the costing input to the key annual financial exercises e.g. the National Cost Collection (PLICS), benchmarking and other analysis for the annual accounts. 2. Regularly engage with and seek information from Clinical Leads to understand the services and interpret outputs from the costing system. 3. Regularly provide complex financial information and advice to colleagues. 4. Regularly analyse complex data, checking and reconciling financial information, complete calculations and investigate and advise/answer queries from staff and Managers, some of which may be contentious. 5. To analyse, investigate and present financial information and queries, which will be frequently complex in respect of expenditure trends. 6. Calculate costs for services to meet local and statutory requirements within agreed timescales. 7. Identify and challenge the status quo within own area of responsibility, finding new ways of working, advising on the economic, efficient and effective use of financial resources within the organisation. 8. Liaise with NHS England appointed auditors for the National Cost Collection, where required, providing evidence of data sources, procedures and methodology used in the supply of information to the Board and external agencies. Working with Information Resources 9. Co-ordinate the receipt of and input of all costing and apportionment table data. Develop and maintain standardised input documentation and maintain a comprehensive procedure/notes/audit trail in respect of costing methodologies. 10. To analyse, check and reconcile complex data, check and reconcile financial and activity information, make calculations and answer complex queries from staff and Managers. 11. Make judgements on how to prepare and present relevant financial options/solutions to Budget Holders and Managers ensuring information is presented/communicated appropriately and with clarity to target audience(s), provide advice on complex business situations for planning and control purposes. 12. To determine the appropriate method of allocating and apportioning costs in order to facilitate PLICS whilst ensuring NHS Costing guidance is adhered to. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Significant progress towards the completion of a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification or in exceptional circumstances, to have gained experience with is considered equivalent to significant progress towards completion of such qualifications Desirable CCAB qualified Experience Essential Use of financial and costing systems In-depth specialist knowledge of the National Cost Collection standards and guidelines Understanding patient level costing & service line reporting Experience of building and using costing models working in the NHS or similar organisation Experience of accounting procedures, financial systems, and interrogation of general ledger Desirable Costing experience within a Mental Health and Community setting Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning software's' i.e. Oracle Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for non-finance managers and colleagues. Ability to use judgement to compare and evaluate options, and recommend actions based on those evaluations Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where no precedent to follow. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Significant progress towards the completion of a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification or in exceptional circumstances, to have gained experience with is considered equivalent to significant progress towards completion of such qualifications Desirable CCAB qualified Experience Essential Use of financial and costing systems In-depth specialist knowledge of the National Cost Collection standards and guidelines Understanding patient level costing & service line reporting Experience of building and using costing models working in the NHS or similar organisation Experience of accounting procedures, financial systems, and interrogation of general ledger Desirable Costing experience within a Mental Health and Community setting Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning software's' i.e. Oracle Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for non-finance managers and colleagues. Ability to use judgement to compare and evaluate options, and recommend actions based on those evaluations Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where no precedent to follow. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Redshank House Kingfisher Way Huntingdon PE29 6FN Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)