An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join the regional capital hub. Working within a small team of six, the successful applicant will provide specialised capital support to all NHS organisations within the South West, whilst also monitoring capital expenditure within the region.
This role will be key to allowing the team to develop and strive towards offering a service focused on continuous improvement.
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as the post will support the processing of data, using Pivot tables and formula, as well as supporting in the production of PowerPoint slides, and managing shared mailboxes.
Experience of Oracle would also be an advantage, however training can be provided on the financial system.
In addition to supporting month end tasks and adhoc duties, the post holder will be required to provide administrative support, undertaking such tasks as setting up meetings and preparing paperwork.
The team has a progressive hierarchy and as such the successful post holder may find opportunities to develop in the future. Training and support towards a professional accountancy qualification may be considered alongside this role.
The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 40% of their time in person at either the Bristol or Taunton office bases. Interviews for this post will be held in person at the Taunton office base.
The role supports the business in ensuring the maximisation of capital funding within the South West region. In particular, the postholder will;
• Support the capital team to track and monitor capital expenditure to enable accurate month end and year end monitoring and reporting.
• Support the team to build effective relationships across region, national and the region’s seven integrated care systems and their constituent provider NHS trusts.
• Produce performance management information as required to allow the team to critically analyse trends, variances and identify associated risks.
• Participate in capital year end, which may involve following up outstanding issues with Systems/Trusts.
• Support the Finance Manager and other Capital colleagues in the preparation of data, business case admin, arrangement of meetings, etc.
• Support with ensuring robust document management by providing support on financial processes, systems and procedures, and maintain an appropriate file structure.
• Any other reasonable finance or admin tasks, generally using Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook.
• Day to day responsibility for overseeing the shared inbox and management of emails.
• Create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
Any other reasonable duties requested by the Finance Manager – Capital or Senior Finance Team.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
Support the Capital Hub by:
• Completing the month end process for commissioner capital, including preparation and processing of some journals in line with the month end timetable.
• Raising Purchase Orders as required.
• Processing monthly data received from the Provider Finance Returns into the regional data pack.
• Assisting the relevant Capital Training lead in maintaining records.
• Ensuring the central capital mailbox is monitored on a daily basis, with emails flagged to the relevant members of the capital team.
• Arranging meetings in line with requests, with papers prepared as necessary.
• Adhoc finance and administrative duties as required to support the team.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Dec 2024