University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do
• Support the delivery of the Trust’s financial targets and take day to day responsibility for the management and performance of the divisional Management Accounting team, ensuring the delivery of a professional, dynamic and proactive service.
• You will oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly management accounts for the division, working with a wide range of stakeholders
• As a key member of the divisional board, you will provide clear, concise, and professional communication; supporting and developing financial models and scenarios for innovative new services and investments
• You will work on highly complex and sensitive information, where collaboration and cooperation with service managers and clinicians are essential
What we’re looking for
• You will be a people-focused, qualified finance professional, with clear communication skills and experience in financial management and financial strategy
• Working with a range of stakeholders, you will demonstrate a solid understanding of budgetary control processes, budget setting and financial planning, combined with a broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues
• With a supportive and flexible team around you to deliver, you will be able to present and explain financial information in a timely manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers and key system partners
• You will demonstrate our UHS Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
We are a dynamic and fast-paced environment, that is always evolving, always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, where your health and well-being are equally valued.
Working for one of the largest acute teaching Trust’s in England, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career and really make a difference to the patients we service. Please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
UHS offers a hybrid working environment with a minimum days per week on-site.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025