Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join our Finance team in the East of England Region -Direct Commissioning.We are looking for an individual who can operate in a fast paced and exciting environment and who can bring not only previous experience but diversity in thought and diversity in background to an established team.You will be AAT qualified or CCB / CIMA part-qualifiedYou will have demonstrable experience in financial management, preferably in Direct CommissioningExcellent numerical and financial analysis skills, using appropriate Microsoft Office tools and intermediate knowledge of Excel.Ability to take the initiative and demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving working practices and proceduresYou will have proven experience in working to tight and conflicting deadlines, while managing own workload and prioritising accordingly.Direct CommissioningMain duties of the jobThe key elements of this role are:Support the Finance Manager in monitoring spend and resource requirement in direct commissioning.Processing large volumes of invoices.Creating and uploading month end journals.Monitoring and distribution of emails, dealing with queries, claims.Liaising with any internal and external parties including dealing with queries from other NHSE/I colleague and external providers.To provide financial performance reports as part of monthly reporting.Analyse and report on data and monitor the processing of data and information.To support the Finance Manager to monitor and contribute to the drawing up of service line budgets.To identify and investigate problems and queries relating to data/information processing and management and take the appropriate action in response, ensuring maintenance of data quality.About usThe NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesLocation: Any NHSE EoE Site Victoria Hse Fulbourn, Charter Hse WGC, County Hall, Norwich, Phoenix Ct, Basildon, Priory Hse SheffordFor the detailed job description please see document attached.We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.Candidates are advised to ensure that your application reflects how you meet the person specifications and although you may not meet all the criteria, we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role and are considering applying.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialAAT qualified or CCAB / CIMA part-qualifiedKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialInvoice Management Experience in relevant financial areaGood analytical skills, including the interpretation of complex data for management informationIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft ExcelExtensive experience working with SBS and using Oracle for raising purchase orders, matching and dealing with queriesOther SkillsEssentialAbility to take initiative and demonstrate commitment to continuously improve working practices and proceduresAbility to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise workExperience of working in a fast-paced team, adhering to deadlinesEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressVictoria House Fulbourn (Flexible across the Region)Victoria House, Capital ParkFulbournCB21 5XAEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)