Key Duties: To support the Head of Trust Wide Reporting in co-ordinating and managing the process of annual budget setting for the Trust working in accordance with the Trusts budgeting policies and principles for approval by the Deputy Director of Finance. To co-ordinate the departments monthly reporting cycle, working closely with the various teams in the department to meet strict deadlines and ensure timetable is adhered to. To collate comprehensive statistical information from numerous sources and accurately analyse the data to inform the Trusts monthly I&E position which translates into the monthly financial performance report for the Trust Board and other relevant Committees. To support the Head of Trust Wide reporting in establishing robust departmental procedures which are pivotal in ensuring adherence to the monthly timetable. Oversee the maintenance of records and reconciliation controls of approved budgets to provide a clear audit trail of non-recurring and recurring changes. Support the Head of Trust Wide Reporting and the Head of Costing, Reporting Lead in the preparation and analysis of Trust Wide forecasts. Examining variances between actuals and forecasts, to aid mitigating action plans. To provide financial costings, costing models and analysis in a timely manner, for a wide range of areas. Collates and prepares Trust wide reports including financial recovery plans, from the co-ordination of timely submissions from FM teams. Provide ad-hoc financial advice and assistant to Budget Holders and Budget Managers. Ensure Internal and External Audit recommendations associated with Budgetary Control, Financial Reporting and other Financial Ledger issues are discharged within the agreed timeframe. Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues in the Trust and outside it, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard, to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Required to concentrate for prolonged periods and manage frequent interruptions to day to day tasks to answer queries from staff and budget manager. Contributes to the Departments delivery of Budgetary Management and other Finance training to Non-Finance staff members. Adhere to the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. To support the Head of Trust Wide Reporting in providing business management support to enhance decision making within the Trust. To deputise for the Head of Trust Wide Reporting when required. Any other duties deemed appropriate within the role.