Principal Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Job Title: Principal Financial Planning & Reporting AnalystFunction:Finance & TradingLocation: Hybrid - within one of our offices (Nottingham Alfreton Wakefield Daresbury or Sheffield)Contract type: 9months fixed term contractSalary:56476Closing Date:Tuesday 18th August2026NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Principal Financial Planning & Reporting Analystto join our team during an exciting period of transformation working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first and to deliver against our strategic are seeking an experienced Principal Finance Analyst who will play a key role within the Finance team. This role has the responsibility for leading a small team of analysts delivering accurate forecasting analysis and reporting as well as high-quality financial insight that supports the organisations operations and decision-making. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners Commercial Procurement and Operations teams and external will act as a senior escalation point provide leadership coverage where required and drive continuous improvement across finance processes systems and day you coach and develop a team of finance analysts ensuring high performance and professional development setting priorities allocating work and ensuring delivery of team as first point of escalation for complex stakeholder customer or supplier queriesProvide high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders translating complex data into clear actionable recommendationsSupport commercial decision-making and the resolution of complex queries through data-driven insight and close collaboration with commercial teams and suppliersDeputise for senior management as requiredProvide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic planning growth and decision makingDeliver month-end processes and ensure accurate income recognition including journals reconciliations and reporting on commercial income streams such as rebatesProvide detailed sales margin and rebate analysis identifying key drivers risks and opportunitiesLead the coordination and delivery of robust financial forecasts ensuring assumptions are clearly understood challenged and communicatedSupport the production of the annual budget and wider financial planning processesDrive and support business-wide financial performance improvement and continuous improvement initiativesEnhance financial planning and reporting processes tools and controls ensuring strong governance accuracy and consistency across all outputsWhat can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleProven experience in financial planning forecasting reporting and commercial finance within a complex organisationExperience of leading coaching and developing teamsAdvanced financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate insightExperience of month-end processes including journals reconciliations and consolidated reportingStrong understanding of sales margin and income analysisAbility to influence and provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholdersExcellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills across multiple functionsQualified accountant (ACCA CIMA ICAEW) or equivalent experienceAdvanced Excel and MS Office skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiencesProactive organised and able to manage competing priorities effectivelyContinuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing processes accuracy and insightOur Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to keep our recruitment process efficient we may close the advert early if application numbers are high. If youre interested we recommend applying promptly.