Job Summary
* To provide support to the Senior Finance Manager in the delivery of a full financial business partnering function.
* To work as part of the management accounts team providing financial management support to a number of Directorates both clinical and non-clinical areas.
* To provide support to Divisional Finance Managers as appropriate to designated Directorates and finance work-streams.
* Will build strong relationships and liaise with a wide range of staff within and external to the Directorates/finance function in providing financial management support.
* Ensure robust financial information is provided to enable Directorates to achieve their financial contribution for the current financial year.
* Will be expected to take on corporate/trust wide responsibilities as agreed with the Assistant Director of Finance.
Main Duties of the Job
* Discuss financial issues with budget holders, Directorate Management Teams/non-financial managers, external organisations and finance functions which can be complex/contentious/corporate in nature but which make a difference and support the delivery of the Trust's corporate financial duties.
* This role will also support elements of the Trust's Elective recovery programme.
* Analyse/interpret/investigate complex financial data, queries and discrepancies which may involve a series of options, being clear on the value added of carrying out such work.
Job Responsibilities
* Working within policies and procedures appropriate to own area, plan and prioritise own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial timetables are met.
* Regularly develop, create and manipulate reports and present accurate, timely financial data using computer databases and spreadsheets.
* Be prepared to present financial information to non-finance staff in an easy to understand format that will aid and support appropriate decision making.
* Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to improve financial and accounting services.
* To develop strong working relationships with managers both within and external to relevant Directorates and Trust promoting a culture of shared responsibility for financial issues.
* To provide short term financial projections incorporating activity, workforce and associated income and expenditure implications.
* Involvement in the discussions regarding the agreement of cost saving efficiency schemes and calculation of the savings relating to identified schemes.
* Provide training as required on aspects of financial management including activity, workforce, income and expenditure to non-finance managers.
* For designated Directorates support/contribute to issues regarding financial reporting, financial advice, budget setting and business case production.
* Attend appropriate Directorate Management Board meetings as the finance representative.
* To interrogate and produce information and reports from a wide range of computerised systems by the use of a high level of IT skills, including Excel, the general ledger, Hyperion and ESR.
* Ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
* To deputise for the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager as required.
* To assist in the completion of ad hoc projects as required.
* The post holder will be expected to develop the role on an ongoing basis with his/her manager and the service and to adapt the job according to management and organisational changes.
* Any other duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE in Maths & English at Grade 4-9 / A-C or equivalent qualifications.
* Able to demonstrate continuing personal/professional development.
* NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications - Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership) or demonstrate equivalent experience to degree level.
Desirable
* Qualified/Part Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA).
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
* Experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
* Recent/relevant Financial and/or Management Accounting experience.
* Experience of working in a large organization with complex management structures.
* Knowledge of NHS funding flows and the financial framework of an NHS Trust.
* Analytical/problem solver.
* Attention to detail/accuracy.
Desirable
* Experience of Oracle General Ledger or other recognised ledger systems.
* Knowledge of PbR/PLICS.
* Experience in working within the NHS/Foundation Trust.
Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)
* Excellent written/oral communication.
* Enthusiastic team player.
* Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Desirable
* Leadership Skills.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Mill, Acre St, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EB
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