Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join our Management Accounts team. The role is a key member of our close-knit Finance team, and being a team player is crucial to success.
This role is 'reporting' based, both internally and externally, and the postholder will need to be advanced with Excel, Power Query, and more, as well as being able to create new dashboards and analyses depending on the fluctuating trends/variances to tell a comprehensive story to the Senior Finance Team.
The role is responsible for a team of management accountants, and you will need to understand what the team is doing on a monthly basis to look at areas that may be behind schedule and move resources around to meet the deadlines.
You will be responsible for reporting the financial position to the Head of Management Accounts and the Finance Business Partners so that forecasting and external submissions can be completed.
This role is not based within direct divisions but is responsible for consolidating the trust-wide position and is perfect for someone who wants to look at the overall trust position, support with cost-saving strategies, and one day aspire to be a Head of Management Accounts. Leadership skills are essential, as well as the ability to review and improve processes so that workload is more streamlined and effective.
Mid Cheshire Finance team is undergoing significant transformation, and the post holder will be a key part of this journey towards excellence.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will have close working relationships with the Financial Management Team and Finance Business Partners, providing high-level complex financial support and leadership in financial issues.
Duties include, although not limited to:
1. Leading on internal and external reporting of the financial position
2. Supporting analysis of the financial position by analysing trends and variances, with a view to identifying ways to reduce the trust run rate
3. Line Management for the Management Accounts team including recruitment, training, and development
4. Leading on change projects within and outside of the Department, providing specialist training in particular areas within and outside of the Department (e.g. demand and capacity planning)
5. Leading on training programmes for trainees in the Department
6. Finance lead on complex cross-cutting Efficiency and Value schemes
7. Leading on Finance Staff Development and the Towards Excellence process
Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential:
* CCAB Qualified Accountant with 2 years post-qualification experience
* Evidence of CPD
Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Essential:
* Knowledge of accounting procedures, NHS financial policies, and legislation
* Considerable knowledge and experience of computerised financial systems, coding structure, and inter-relationships of other financial systems
* Able to discuss complex and sensitive information with budget holders and financial colleagues, gain their respect and influence their decisions
* Able to understand complex corporate and financial issues and advise budget holders accordingly
* Able to negotiate with finance colleagues
* Able to contribute to planning the team's workload, making adjustments to meet department requirements and internal and external targets
* Demonstrable in-depth experience and knowledge of Management Accounts, Financial Planning, Budgetary Strategy and Control, Financial Support to Budget Holders, Leadership, and Acute Hospital environment
Other Skills - Essential:
* Able to provide detailed advice and guidance to finance and non-finance managers
* Able to analyse complex financial issues and exercise judgement on financial decisions and risk
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with consistent professionalism and objectivity
* Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Ability to lead and motivate staff, and work effectively as part of a team
* Negotiation skills
* Evidence of leading complex change issues
Key Messages
* Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
* We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
* All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
* Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
* Secondments will be considered for fixed-term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
* Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
* Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
* You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
* We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
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