Business Coordinator and Analyst

The post holder will provide high-quality, professional business coordination and analytical support to the Deputy Director of Finance, contributing to the effective running of the Operational Finance function. The role is pivotal in supporting the coordination of Finance team activities, ensuring the smooth delivery of core business objectives.

The post holder will undertake detailed analysis and interpretation of complex financial and non-financial information, supporting transaction processing, management accounting, and financial accounting functions. They will play a key role in producing accurate, timely reports and insights to inform decision-making across the organisation.

With strong organisational and project management skills, the post holder will support and lead defined areas of financial, analytical, and administrative work. They will provide structure and coordination across the team, ensuring priorities are effectively managed and deadlines met.

The role requires the ability to work independently, managing competing demands while maintaining high professional standards. The post holder will contribute to a positive and professional image of the Finance function, building effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

Cornwall Foundation Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents

Person specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in role related subject
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Programme Management qualification, training or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a workload unsupervised for prolonged periods
• Experience Previous team administration experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Highly numerate with ability to develop and interpret spreadsheets and other numerical data

Desirable

• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters

About the employer

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.