Provide monitoring information to the senior managers of the Division on key financial information to inform the Divisions performance management process. Identify benchmarking opportunities and work with the Division to implement change to provide efficient services. Assist in the preparation of the Trusts monthly and year-end monitoring returns. Responsible for leading the annual budget setting process for the Division with service managers so that they agree budgets that will meet Division and Trust QUIPP productivity and cost reduction targets. Co-ordinate the production of high quality, accurate, relevant and timelyinformation to ensure the Division and Trust financial targets are met. This will include detailed financial analysis and investigation to understand and highlight key issues for attention and action. Provide financial management information, analysis and advice to the Divisional Director, Heads of Service, Service Managers and other Budget Managers. Oversee the provision of an effective budgetary control system for the Division, providing budget holders with accurate and reliable feedback on their financial performance in order to support the delivery of the planned year-end financial position. Assist in the monitoring and recording of CIPs and any required reconciliations to Block contracts. Provide information for external reporting and statutory requirements asnecessary. Ensure the Divisional Finance Team provides a high quality, timely and accurate service to the Division. Manage and develop the Division Finance Team, carrying out appraisals,disciplinary procedures and ensuring that team members have a PersonalDevelopment Review, which they are supported to deliver. Develop the skills and competencies of staff through training and development activities, ensuring that progress is maintained and future needs identified and actioned. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, complying with the Trusts policies.