Position: Assistance Finance Director
Salary: £88,168 - £101,677
Location: Leeds
Fixed Term 3 Month Role Mon - Fri
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and develop statutory financial reporting, Financial Accounting, Capital Accounting, cashiers, and Treasury Management.
* Plan and prepare the Trusts Annual Accounts, manage year-end closedown, and oversee external audits.
* Produce financial plans and forecasts, ensuring cash solvency and achieving statutory targets.
* Report the Trusts financial position to various stakeholders including the Board, NHS England, and Integrated Care Board.
* Provide professional financial support and advice on financial accounting and Treasury matters.
* Stay updated on changes in financial legislation, accounting standards, and NHS finance regulations.
* Develop policies and procedures for financial and capital accounting, cashiering, and treasury management.
* Support the Director of Finance on all capital aspects of strategic financial planning.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree level education with full CCAB/CIMA qualification.
* 5 GCSE/O levels including Maths and English.
* Ongoing CPD to maintain qualifications.
* Extensive post-qualification experience in financial accounting, with supervisory and managerial roles.
* Expertise in providing financial advice to multi-disciplinary teams, covering financial accounting, capital, or treasury issues.
Skills and Attributes:
* Ability to lead and build teams, coaching and motivating staff.
* Knowledge of human resource management techniques.
* Experience with multiple systems for mandatory returns and data capture methods.
* Ability to work autonomously, guided by legislation, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Strategic perspective and decision-making skills.
* Balancing specialist financial accounting support with professional standards and staff development.
* In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, NHS financial and capital accounting regimes, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
* Experience in capital accounting, capital planning, business planning, and objective setting.
Technical Proficiency:
* Expertise in financial reporting, accounting, cash flow, planning, budgeting, and treasury management.
* Knowledge of Oracle Financial Ledger, Payables, Bank line ESR, spreadsheets, and databases.
* Understanding of VAT, payroll, pensions, and links to external organizations.
Core Competencies:
* Collaboration
* Integrity and respect
* Inclusivity
* Personal impact and growth
* High standards
* Commercial acumen
* Client-centric approach