Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst – King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer
:
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
:
Coldharbour Works, Town Brixton, South East London
Salary
: £47,951 – £56,863 per annum (including high‑cost allowance)
Closing date
: 07/07/2026 23:59

• Generate and produce monthly budget statements and financial reports in accordance with Trust timetable and policies.
• Investigate variances from plan, interrogate financial systems, and summarise findings in performance narratives.
• Provide timely resource management information to Budget Holders and advise on financial management matters.
• Support Finance Business Partners and Senior Support Analysts in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely core financial reports to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Communicate financial information effectively to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Implement audit recommendations and uphold internal controls.

• Produce annual income and expenditure base budget schedules for each department.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports covering Income, Expenditure, Variance Analysis, Forecasts and integrated non‑financial data.
• Accurately process recharges, accruals and amendment journals.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures for month‑end duties.
• Provide training and advice to budget holders on variance and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Attend directorate meetings and present financial performance.
• Assist line managers with calculations supporting cost improvement programmes.
• Champion continuous improvement in financial practices across the Trust.
• Manage team performance, development and compliance with statutory training.

• Part‑qualified CCAB or CIMA with experience.
• Full accreditation within 12 months of appointment.

• Experience in an NHS accounting department, preferably in a management accounting role.
• Proficient with general ledger and financial reporting software.
• Experience preparing business cases and cost improvement initiatives.

• Strong accounting skills with ability to identify and evaluate key risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Solid understanding of financial governance and NHS financial legislation.
• Capability to manage highly complex, confidential matters.