Financial Analyst - Insights and Efficiency

This is a developmental Analytical Finance role designed to build advanced capability in financial insight, value analysis, and efficiency improvement across the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. The postholder will support the delivery of high-quality analytical outputs combining costing, activity, income and operational data to inform decision-making, improve services and reduce unwarranted variation. Working within the Analytical Finance function, the role provides a structured progression pathway from Band 5 to Band 6 through the development of technical, analytical, and professional finance competencies. The Postholder Will

• Produce and interpret complex financial and operational data
• Develop dashboards, models and insight tools
• Work closely with clinical, operational and finance colleagues on data improvement
• Support value improvement and efficiency programmes Contribute to the development of analytical finance capability across the system One LSC (One Lancashire and South Cumbria) is a shared NHS partnership that brings together the corporate and support services of five NHS hospital trusts in the region to reduce duplication, save money, and improve healthcare. Hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, One LSC brings together five NHS trusts in a collaborative partnership: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust What They Do One LSC combines non-clinical and administrative functions, such as Digital, Estates, Finance, HR, and Procurement, under a single leadership to avoid duplicating work. Their Goals The partnership aims to create a "one team" approach within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System to maximize resources, deliver value for money, and improve patient care, while enhancing the working environment for staff. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Loie McNeill Job title: Head of Operational Finance Email address: loie.mcneill@nhs.net