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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance (ADoF) and Head of Financial Management (HoFM) in providing an effective monitoring and reporting service to the trust in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed within the trust.
2. Provide a high quality professional financial management advice and support service, acting as lead accountant and contact point for a range of clinical and non-clinical divisions. Ensure that these divisions/directorates achieve financial balance and that financial pressures are highlighted at an early stage and appropriate action identified.
3. Provide specialist strategic, financial and business skills input into the planning of any service development including strategic change within the division/directorate as appropriate.
4. Provide support and input to projects within finance or across the Trust as assigned.
5. Provide support to the HoFM and ADoF, ensuring the HoFM is kept informed of divisional and team issues.
6. Co-ordinate the production of divisional monthly financial management information in line with agreed timetables.
7. Co-ordinate the budget setting process for division(s)/directorates by establishing and maintaining systems and procedures.
8. Interpret financial information and communicate variances from budget to senior managers.
9. Proactively assist colleagues in managing budgets and continually act to promote financial control and stewardship.
10. In conjunction with the division(s), proactively identify, monitor and evaluate schemes to ensure achievement of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) targets.
11. Accurately forecast the year end financial position of the division/directorates on a monthly basis.
12. Act corporately, upholding the professionalism of the Finance Directorate.
13. As a member of divisional board(s), develop a close working relationship with other members of the board and divisional senior management team.
14. Provide the division with information on the links between the achievement of performance targets and the financial performance of the division.
15. Link with the Income, Costing and Contracting team in the production of profitability reporting.
16. Link with the Financial Services Manager to ensure the accurate reporting of the trust balance sheet and cash flow statement.
17. Contribute to and where appropriate lead on identified corporate financial projects.
18. Work co-operatively across the finance function to ensure that common standards of accounting practice are maintained.
19. Authorised signatory for cheques and bank payment transfers.
20. Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise.
21. Responsible for prioritising own work and that of specific sub-teams within the divisional financial management team.
22. Provision of financial training to managers, clinicians and all budget holders within the division/directorates.
23. Provide input to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols.
24. To provide cover for other financial management team members' absences.
25. Work with the HoFM to agree Personal Objectives and a Personal Development Plan.
26. Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours.
27. To be accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant
* Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
* Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
* Have post qualification experience (3 years minimum) in a senior role.
* Experience in working in a multi-agency and disciplinary environment.
* Significant experience of management accounting.
* Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
* Experience of computerised financial systems.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of NHS finance and the NHS financial regime.
* Experience in the preparation of the statutory annual accounts process.
* Experience of Charity/third sector accounting.
* Experience of Research grants and contracts accounting.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
* Ability to prepare and present financial information to non-financial people.
* Planning, monitoring and influencing skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in the use of computerised and manual financial systems.
* Ability to manage, motivate and develop staff.
* Ability to work without supervision and to deliver to deadlines.
* Ability to be both a team leader and a team player.
* Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others.
* Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver.
* Ability to proactively contribute to business cases.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* In-depth knowledge of the NHS financial regime.
* Knowledge of the FT financial regime.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of the NHS Cancer Plan and Trust performance targets.
Values
Essential criteria
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Other
Essential criteria
* Be able to manage time effectively.
* Enthusiasm, determination, motivated and positive.
* Confident approach, hardworking, committed and reliable.
* Open, honest and fair.
* Treat colleagues with dignity and respect.
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