Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job Overview
We have 2 exciting positions available due to internal promotions in Central Finance and Corporate Reporting teams.
Central Finance Reporting Team
1. To support in the adherence and maintenance of a robust management accounting infrastructure.
2. To support in the coordination of the Trust's monthly budget reporting cycle through the General Ledger, ensuring that accurate and timely budgetary control information is circulated to all budget holders in line with agreed reporting deadlines.
3. To contribute towards the preparation of the Monthly Management Reports.
4. Support any deep dive or ad-hoc analysis required to better understand the financial position and quantify changes in trends of key drivers impacting the trust position.
5. Support the team to respond to information requests, which will often require detailed modelling and analysis to be completed at pace and working to tight deadlines.
6. Manage workload such that all deadlines are met, whilst completing work to a high standard, allowing for appropriate review and amendment by senior management before documents are disseminated outside the finance department.
7. To support in coordinating month end to ensure timetable is met.
8. To develop relationships and work closely with financial management and other finance functions to review processes and suggest improvements.
Main Duties of the Job
Corporate Reporting Team
* Responsible for management accounting for specific directorates encompassing both income and expenditure reporting but with specific emphasis on expenditure.
* To assist the Directorate Finance Manager to prepare Monthly Management Reports and Board briefings to set timelines with written analysis/commentaries for the various departmental senior managers enabling them to manage their areas of the business.
* To ensure that the period end reports for the directorates are accurate, error free and include all accruals necessary to present an accurate picture of the financial situation of the directorate.
* To assist the Directorate Finance Manager to prepare incisive commentary on the period end reports explaining major variances to budgets/forecasts.
* Manage workload such that all deadlines are met, whilst completing work to a high standard, allowing for appropriate review and amendment by senior management before documents are disseminated outside the finance department.
* Support any deep dive or ad-hoc analysis required to better understand the financial position and quantify changes in trends of key drivers impacting the trust position.
* To assist the Directorates to prepare annual I&E budget, ensuring that accurate and timely budgetary control information is circulated to all budget holders in line with agreed reporting deadlines.
* To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as specified by the line manager.
Working for Our Organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that accommodates your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Education & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Existing qualifications at least equivalent to CCAB Certificate level.
* Studying for a Professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA).
Desirable Criteria
* Graduate.
* CCAB Finalist.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Initial experience of management accounting or equivalent experience.
* Good working knowledge of double entry book-keeping.
* Experience of presenting and explaining financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers.
Desirable Criteria
* Extensive management accounting experience in similar organisations.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential Criteria
* Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to make use of systems (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems.
* Record of delivering to tight deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
* Advanced excel skills.
* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly the results of such analysis.
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Team player, willing to 'roll up sleeves' where necessary.
* Positive 'can do' attitude.
* Embraces change.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Additional Information
* Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
* Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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