Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Financial Accounts team for a full time Band 8b Financial Services Manager. We are seeking individual who is self-motivated, pro-active and with excellent planning and organisational skills. The post holder is required to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Therefore, we are looking for talented and motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to join our team. The aim of the role is to lead on preparation of accounts for the Group, advising on all aspects of financial accounting. The post holder will also manage working capital and reporting for the Trust, influence and advise on the cash flow, debtors, creditors and stock in order to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy of the reporting. The post holder will be responsible for preparation and reporting charity accounts and manage external audit. Main duties of the job The Financial Services Manager is responsible for the management of the Trust's working capital. To be responsible for preparation of monthly and year end accounts for the Group. Maintaining and improving integrity of the Trust's Balance Sheet. To ensure statutory payments are made in line with legal requirements and controls are in place to ensure accuracy and record keeping. To be responsible for the producing and reporting of 18 months' cash flow forecast and variance analysis to the Trust Board and Finance Investment Committee (FIC). To be responsible for the management of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables ensuring all agreed KPI's are delivered, working closely with outsourced provider (SBS). To be responsible for working capital planning and forecasting. To oversee cashiers' operations and ensure all the policies are in place and adhered to. To lead on preparation and reporting of charity accounts and manage external audit process for the charity. To manage Private Patient system and interfaces between main accounting systems, ensuring accuracy of the reporting. To promote a professional approach ensuring the compliance of the Trust's key governance policies, namely, the Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation. To ensure that the Group is compliant with legislative requirements and deadlines. To be one of the main points of contact for internal and external audits. To manage and develop a team. About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of approximately 570,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire with turnover of nearly £600m. Our hospital sites are in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Working for HHFT offers a rewarding career, nationally agreed terms and conditions and a range of additional benefits as part of our reward package. You would be joining a vibrant and enthusiastic Financial Accounts team at a challenging and interesting time with financial recovery and sustainability as a priority. Alongside the wider Finance department our teams are based at the Basingstoke site but currently benefit from hybrid working arrangements. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-CORP1097-FIN Job locations Basingstoke Hospital Aldermaston Road RG24 9NA Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential CCAB qualified Master's degree or equivalent experience Post qualified experience in large organisation Knowledge of Accounting Standards and NHS Manual of Accounts Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience & Knowledge Essential Understanding of NHS regime Experience of producing accounts in a large organisation Financial Accounts experience Minimum 2 years at a senior level Experience of developing plans and forecasts Considerable staff management experience Advanced Excel Skills Desirable Implementation of a new policy Implementation of a new finance system Experience of group accounting Project management experience Skills Essential Understanding VAT in NHS Efficient in Microsoft Office Desirable Very advanced Excel skills Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential CCAB qualified Master's degree or equivalent experience Post qualified experience in large organisation Knowledge of Accounting Standards and NHS Manual of Accounts Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience & Knowledge Essential Understanding of NHS regime Experience of producing accounts in a large organisation Financial Accounts experience Minimum 2 years at a senior level Experience of developing plans and forecasts Considerable staff management experience Advanced Excel Skills Desirable Implementation of a new policy Implementation of a new finance system Experience of group accounting Project management experience Skills Essential Understanding VAT in NHS Efficient in Microsoft Office Desirable Very advanced Excel skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Basingstoke Hospital Aldermaston Road RG24 9NA Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)