Reporting into the Senior Commercial Analyst, a new opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic Commercial team that is responsible for ensuring that the funding levels received for packages of care are financially sustainable. The team constantly reviews current funding levels in line with imposed cost pressures, negotiating with funding authorities across the country whilst ensuring all awarded uplifts are promptly input in to internal billing systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing costing models to be sent to external funding authorities;
- Liaising with Regional Managing Directors and their Operational teams, providing commercial support & guidance;
- Engaging with Local Authorities to negotiate and finalise funding uplifts;
- Liaising with internal departments to ensure billing systems reflect all inflationary uplifts in a timely manner;
- Identifying and resolving fee anomalies, working closing with the Accounts Receivable department;
- Supporting the Fee Procurement team to ensure all deadlines are met;
- Tracking and reporting progress towards department targets;
- Producing weekly/ad hoc reports that are circulated to the wider business;
- Other ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Key Characteristics:
- Good Microsoft Excel knowledge;
- Preferably AAT qualified or have 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
- Demonstrable experience of financial analysis;
- Logical approach to problem solving with high attention to detail;
- Able to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly;
- Adaptable team player;
- Target driven;
- Approachable, personable and able to communicate well across all staffing levels.
Our Staff
Barchester is all about doing things a little bit differently. Our unique approach to the care sector sets us apart, so to make things happen our people need to be a little bit different too.
Our residents, patients and their families expect great services, so our professional and dedicated team of specialists actively recruits people who are focused on continually improving the quality of life for the people in our care, to achieve our ambition of Barchester as the leading provider of care services.
Celebrating Success
Celebrating Success is our sector-leading employee recognition programme, which is designed to recognise all staff who work hard to help our homes and hospitals meet the high-quality care and business standards we set ourselves and allows staff to share in the success of the business.
In addition, throughout the year there are a number of opportunities, such as Employee of the Month and the Barchester Care Awards, which recognises our committed people across the business for a job very well done.
We provide one of the best rewards packages in the care sector and offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits.
We value our employees
Our people are as diverse and as individual as our residents and patients. We promote equal opportunities and encourage all our employees to treat one another and those we care for with honesty and respect. We aim to create a family environment in all our homes, hospitals and offices.
We are focused on providing equal opportunities to prospective and existing employees at Barchester and display the Disability Confident logo with pride.
Learning about why Barchester is unique within the care sector is central to our induction programme. Our new staff receive a comprehensive overview of all elements of our business so they can feel confident in fulfilling their role and contributing to our vision.
Professional Development
The learning doesn’t stop there. Our people have opportunities throughout their Barchester career; from refreshing their knowledge and learning new skills, to continuing their personal and professional development.
We also actively encourage our people to review their performance and develop their role at Barchester by using our bi-annual Performance Development Plan. Many of our people have exceeded their aspirations in successfully completing externally accredited qualifications.
There are no limits to how far our people can progress their career at Barchester.