Finance Manager (Capital & Business Cases)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a qualified Accountant in our fast-paced and dynamic Finance Team which supports a £1bn+ Acute Foundation Trust with an annual Capital Programme of c.£80m.
This role is a key part of the senior finance team, providing overall leadership to the organisation, its Capital programme, and supporting the achievement of the finance team vision. We are supportive, flexible and collaborative and are committed to your career development with us.
As our Finance Manager for Capital & Business Cases, you will contribute to the delivery of our 5-year strategy by using your financial expertise to support a wide range of complex matters such as:
* Taking principal responsibility for strategic financial issues relating to the capital programme.
* Providing financial support and specialist advice in matters relating to capital accounting, leasing, and any other related tax and accounting issues.
* Contributing to capital developments and the production of business cases.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* To oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly capital accounts for the Trust, working with the Head of Finance Strategic Planning & Capital on the monthly reporting, trend, and variance analysis.
* To manage the financial governance system for Capital including new third-party arrangements and contracts.
* Support Capital budget and financial plans, financially challenging Budget Managers to optimise Capital financial, contractual, and commercial position.
* Support the Head of Finance Strategic Projects & Capital in developing the financial models and scenario appraisals within Business Cases for capital investments.
* To work as part of the Strategic Projects finance team, ensuring clear, concise, and professional communication always.
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
* Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.
* Current / recent experience in a finance environment.
Desirable criteria
* Current / recent knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
* Detailed understanding of budgetary control processes and budget setting / financial planning.
* Detailed understanding of financial accounting and control issues.
* Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working within an NHS management accounts team.
* Previous experience of working with Oracle Finance systems.
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of line managing staff.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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