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Main area: Finance Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Full Time) Job ref 435-1LSC-LT-019-24-A
Site: Preston Business Centre Town: Preston Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/04/2025 23:59 Interview date: 12/05/2025
The Medicine Division is varied, containing a number of sub divisions which each have their own opportunities and challenges - the Divisional Financial Advice team works closely with our operational colleagues to drive efficiencies and value for money, and is looking for someone with a shared passion to drive this forward, and join our team.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated individual to develop their career and use their personal and professional skills to their full extent in this challenging and fast-moving environment.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realization of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
We offer an agile working policy - currently 40% office / 60% remote working and flexible working hours.
You will drive the month-end, budget monitoring and forecast processes, ensuring that the reported position is accurate and processes are robust. There will also be involvement in Business Cases, Efficiency/CIP schemes and working with the Division to understand and improve their Trading Accounts Reporting position. You will be required to present the financial position at Directorate meetings and to deputize for the Senior Financial Advisor at Operational Business meetings and Divisional meetings.
You will be a CCAB or CIMA qualified member, or alternatively an individual in the last stages of their professional qualification, and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.
The post requires exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. You will be a self-motivated Financial Advisor capable of working under pressure, prioritizing to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking. Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
Working for our organisation
* A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
* Cutting-edge facilities and technology
* Opportunities for continuous professional development
* A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To act as the nominated Financial Advisor within the Medicine Division. The role involves leadership, coordination and evaluation of the staffing resource and work produced within the team.
* To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others.
* To investigate highly complex enquiries providing assistance & advice as required and contributes to corporate reporting/providing strategic/business planning advice.
* You will support the Senior Financial Advisor ensuring that advice given to the division ensures they deliver services for the best value for money.
* You will be responsible for the support staff within the team.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified
* Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
* Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
* Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
* Detailed understanding & knowledge of Financial and Accounting Procedures
* Acute Sector experience
* NHSI Reporting experience
* Proven track record in staff management
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we look forward to receiving your application.
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