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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 7 months (End date of 31st January 2026)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (A minimum of 3 days office working required)
Job ref
308-CORP-3057
Employer
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Trust HQ
Town
London
Salary
£54,320 - £60,981 Per annum pro rata incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
30/06/2025

Employer heading

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust logo

Senior Financial Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year.  We are the busiest emergency ambulance service in the UK serving one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cities. We provide emergency and urgent healthcare that is free to patients at the time they receive it.

We are the only NHS provider trust to serve the whole of London and the nine million people who live in, work in or visit the city.  We cover an area of 620sq miles and have more than 8,000 people who work or volunteer for us – rising to 10,000 when including bank staff and students.

We answer around two million 999 calls a year and our crews attend more than 3000 emergencies a day. Our 24-hour 111 integrated urgent care services London answer around two million calls a year.

We play a leading role in integrating access to emergency and urgent care in the capital and are striving to ensure patients receive the right response, in the right place, at the right time

Our main role is to respond to emergency 999 calls, providing medical care to patients across the capital, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Other services we offer include providing pre-arranged patient transport and finding hospital beds. Working with the police and the fire service, we are prepared for dealing with large-scale or major incidents in the capital.

 

 

Job overview

This is an opportunity to join the finance team of the London Ambulance Service Trust (LAS), one of the largest and busiest ambulance services in the world. 

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis and management accounting across Operations, Corporate, or Support Services directorates. This includes preparing complex reports, managing forecasts, supporting budget holders, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory duties.

The successful candidate will be expected to work minimum 3 days in the office. 

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. 

 

Main duties of the job

The post is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the Integrated Urgent Care directorate. The role involves advising managers on financial matters, preparing complex reports, managing the month-end process, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit recommendations. It also includes supporting staff development, and working closely with senior stakeholders to manage budgets, assess financial risks, and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements.

Working for our organisation

Working for the finance team at our organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the financial health of the Integrated Urgent Care directorate by delivering accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial advice. They play a crucial role in the month-end process, develop forecasting models, and prepare detailed reports to inform senior decision-making.

The role also involves interpreting organisational goals into financial strategies, ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit recommendations. Additionally, the analyst works closely with directors and budget holders to support budget control, assess financial risks, and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements.

Person specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential criteria
  • Qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent experience
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in management accounting or analysis
  • Ability to lead, motivate, manage and develop staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent IT skills and pro-active approach to IT systems, which will require the ability to build, maintain and use complex spreadsheets and Business Objects reports.
  • Strong numerical and verbal critical reasoning ability
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS Financial systems and processes

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Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Cullen
Job title
Business Support Manager - Finance
Email address
[email protected]
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