Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, this position is critical in the development of more effective and commercial management reporting and analysis.  Providing dedicated support to 2 large clinical directorates, the Business Analyst will prepare and discuss monthly, quarterly and annual management information with various budget holders.  There will be an emphasis on strengthening their awareness of cost efficiencies, alongside providing advice and analysis on business cases, contract negotiations, restructuring of services etc. 

The Business Analyst will manage 2 Management Accountants and be responsible for their career and skills development.

We are looking for exceptional recently qualified accountants with a background in Management Accountants.  Whilst experience of, or exposure to, the NHS will be a significant advantage, we will consider applicants from the broader public sector and FTSE 100-type commercial organisations.

Your career to date will demonstrate an aptitude for driving change and developing strong relationships with budget holders, and you will have a strong analytical background and academic record.

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, the post-holder will take full responsibility for leading a team of six in the management of all aspects of operational finance, taking responsibility for the management of the general ledger and trial balance. This is very much a role where you will be ensuring that your team carry out the basics well and remain motivated and focused, ensuring that all reconciliations and credit control are carried out in a timely and accurate fashion.

You will be a finance professional, who ideally has a proven track record in leading a customer-focused financial operations accounting service. You will be an individual who is able to listen to those around you, but with the ability to be decisive and manage a team effectively, rather than taking on the workload yourself.

Critical to the requirement is someone who has used Open Accounts. This is essential as no one else in the function has experience of this software. The role will report directly into the Director of Resources and will encompass a wide array of responsibilities including heavy involvement with year end, financial reporting, process improvement and ad hoc project work.

Applicants need to demonstrate experience of active involvement at year end and a strong understanding of Open Accounts. Candidates need not apply if they have not used this system.

Duties to include:

• Act as lead officer on various local and national initiatives as directed by the Assistant Director
• Support the AD in the implementation of the PCT's HR strategy
• To provide comprehensive and high quality advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on general and operational HR issues and terms and conditions of service
• Participate in the delivery of training of managers across a range of HR topics
• To provide professional advice and contribute to strategic and policy development

Candidates must be MCIPD qualified and have a minimum of 3 years experience working in a generalist HR role. Practical and up to date knowledge of employment legislation is essential, as is experience with TUPE and Employee Relations. Candidates must have recent experience of working within the NHS.

Please can you send your CV to jessicalaw@allenlane.co.uk.

Sitting in the Employee Relations team, the role holder will be responsible for

• Monitoring sickness absence levels
• Keeping track of temporary promotions, ensuring correct procedure is followed
• Managing and processing applications for leave, secondments to other departments
• Supporting casework
• Managing the administration for training events

The successful applicant for this position will have experience working in a busy HR team (ideally within central government) providing a high level of customer service to a range of levels across the organisation.

They must be a team player, with strong interpersonal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Duties to include:

• Reviewing all employee relations casework for all HR teams
• Providing support and advice to HR teams on employee relations cases
• Managing complex and sensitive ER cases
• Reviewing policies and procedures

Candidates must be MCIPD qualified and must also have extensive employee relations experience including handling absence management, grievances and disciplinary issues. This candidate should have a firm management technique yet also have the ability to work flexibly due to the reforms currently occurring. Candidates must have recent NHS experience.

Please can you send your CV to jessicalaw@allenlane.co.uk.