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