Assistant Finance Manager - Contract Income, Research & Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated finance professional to join the Specialist Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative self-starter who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference to support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users.
The Trust's Research & Development team hosts a wide variety of clinical research projects and over recent years the team has undergone significant growth and expansion. This role is to support the co-ordination of the financial aspects of the research projects whilst working closely with our Research & Development team.
This role is also responsible for the provision of timely and accurate management accounts of commissioner contract income of the Trust and liaising closely with commissioning bodies locally and across the country.
A pro-active and positive approach, developing relationships with clinical colleagues and being responsible for producing, analysing, and developing high quality financial information is essential.
This is a challenging and rewarding role and will give successful applicants a broad range of professional development and experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the ability, drive and commitment to succeed and is looking to take the next step in developing their career within NHS Finance.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties - (refer to the Job Description for more information):
1. NHS Finance experience, some must be Financial Management
2. Experience budget Setting and dealing with budget holders
3. Experience of reviewing, developing, and implementing new systems
4. Experience of using Oracle, Business Intelligence, ESR
5. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships within and outside of Finance
6. Numerate, with reasoning skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
The Trust welcomes flexible working including reduced hours, job share, flexible start/finish times and remote working. This role is primarily a home worker with flexible requirements for working from the office based in Saltaire.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
1. We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
2. We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
3. We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
1. Increase mileage rates for > 3500
2. A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
3. A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
4. Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Achieved certificate level of a CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification or equivalent
2. Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Desirable
1. Studying for a CCAB qualification
Training
Essential
1. Evidence of CPD and a commitment to personal/professional development
2. Willing to undertake all mandatory training and any other training that may be required in the future
Desirable
1. Trained to extract reports using Oracle based ledger and payroll systems (Oracle and ESR)
Experience
Essential
1. Finance experience, some of which must be Financial Management
2. Experience of co-ordinating, organising, and monitoring projects to achieve challenging deadlines
3. Experience of reviewing, developing, and implementing new systems and processes to streamline working practice, increase automation and remove duplication
Desirable
1. Additional experience of working across different financial disciplines e.g. Financial management, financial accounting, costing or audit etc.
2. Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
1. Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
2. Expertise on the Oracle Financials system and other related applications.
3. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships within and outside of Finance
4. An understanding of the NHS financial regime
Skills
Essential
1. Numerate, with reasoning skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information
2. Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentations and communicating complex analysis
3. Flexible approach to managing workload and achieving agreed deadlines and ability to multi-task
4. To communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff, both verbally and in writing, including the production of reports and the communication of complex analysis so that it is clear and able to be understood by all including non-Finance colleagues
5. Ability to plan and prioritise work to deliver team priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
1. Articulate, numerate candidate with excellent interpersonal skills
ATTITUDE/APPROACH
Essential
1. A strong work ethic, positive and flexible approach
2. Highly numerate and analytical
3. Effective team worker
4. Diligent and self-starter
5. Committed to CPD
6. Innovative, forward thinking and solution orientated.
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire
BD18 3LD
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