Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the dynamic financial management team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. You will be an ambitious CCAB qualified accountant looking to make your mark in the world of NHS Finance. In this role,you will gain valuable exposure to high profile clinical areas within the Trust. Interviews are scheduled for 11th and 12th March 2025 All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time Main duties of the job To work within the Group Finance Team to provide comprehensive financial advice to Service and Speciality managers to enable the achievement of financial balance and contribute to the businessplanning process and service developments Works with others cooperatively in a way which secures trust and commitment; motivates individuals and teams to secure their high performance Contributes to the development of the organisation by providing business focused, commercially viable, creative advice Works collaboratively with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining effective relationships and providing an excellent service to them. Uses IT to gather, interpret and manipulate information to meet the needs of the Function and the Service as a whole To advise in the interpretation of monthly financial reports to ensure that managers have accurate financial information to be incorporated in the decision making process About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-AC-B7-6945050 Job locations University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Create and generate reports using excel spreadsheets and databases to communicate financial information to managers on a regular basis. To obtain timely interpretations of budget variances which are used to agree appropriate action with managers to avoid further overspends, and to develop recovery plans if necessary. Establishing and maintaining regular communication with managers, so as to facilitate financial input to the decision making processes and gain a better understanding of operational activities being undertaken. Deliver a programme of financial training for managers to ensure that a high level of financial management skills is present. In addition assisting in raising the awareness within the Trust of the financial regime of both the NHS and the Trust. To deputise for the Senior Head of Group Finance, Head of Group Finance or Deputy Head of Group Finance as and when appropriate. To support the Senior Head of Group Finance and Head of Group Finance in providing support to the Corporate Planning team with the supply of relevant financial information and the monitoring of performance to support the commissioning. To obtain and evaluate financial information for input to business cases, and to complete financial aspects of Capital Bid forms on behalf of the Group / Speciality / Department. Maintaining professional knowledge to ensure any financial advice is given with the latest information from NHS/Trust or professional bodies Co-ordinate the work of the Finance Assistants where appropriate. Maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals of the finance function, other officers of the Trust and members of the public, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard, to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. For further details of the role please see the attached job description Job description Job responsibilities Create and generate reports using excel spreadsheets and databases to communicate financial information to managers on a regular basis. To obtain timely interpretations of budget variances which are used to agree appropriate action with managers to avoid further overspends, and to develop recovery plans if necessary. Establishing and maintaining regular communication with managers, so as to facilitate financial input to the decision making processes and gain a better understanding of operational activities being undertaken. Deliver a programme of financial training for managers to ensure that a high level of financial management skills is present. In addition assisting in raising the awareness within the Trust of the financial regime of both the NHS and the Trust. To deputise for the Senior Head of Group Finance, Head of Group Finance or Deputy Head of Group Finance as and when appropriate. To support the Senior Head of Group Finance and Head of Group Finance in providing support to the Corporate Planning team with the supply of relevant financial information and the monitoring of performance to support the commissioning. To obtain and evaluate financial information for input to business cases, and to complete financial aspects of Capital Bid forms on behalf of the Group / Speciality / Department. Maintaining professional knowledge to ensure any financial advice is given with the latest information from NHS/Trust or professional bodies Co-ordinate the work of the Finance Assistants where appropriate. Maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals of the finance function, other officers of the Trust and members of the public, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard, to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. For further details of the role please see the attached job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential See supporting documents Experience Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting document Knowledge Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Skills and Abilities Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential See supporting documents Experience Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting document Knowledge Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Skills and Abilities Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)