Main area Finance Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.50 Hours Per Week) Job ref 435-1LSC-LT-018-24
Employer East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Preston Business Centre Town Preston Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/03/2025
Band 5
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated individual to develop their career and use their personal and professional skills to their full extent in this challenging and fast moving environment.
We are an award winning team who were the recipients of the HFMA NW Finance Team Of The Year Award June 2022, which is recognition of the excellent service and culture our team has, whilst supporting our operational and clinical colleagues deliver core clinical services.
We have 2 positions based in the Corporate and Medicine Division, containing a number of sub divisions which each have their own opportunities and challenges - the Divisional Financial Advice team works incredibly closely with our operational colleagues to drive efficiencies and value for money, and is looking for someone with a shared passion to drive this forward, and join our team.
Reporting into the Financial Advisor, a permanent vacancy has arisen for a Senior Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice, technical support and assistance to either the Corporate or Medicine Division, aiding with the delivery of a financial management and reporting service. This will include liaising with a wide variety of budget holders, having a keen eye for detail in month-end reporting and line management for an Assistant Financial Advisor. Working within reporting timescales, and answering queries in a timely manner is a key work ethic of the team.
Main duties of the job
We offer an agile working policy - currently 40% office / 60% remote working and flexible working hours to be as amenable as possible for the individual whilst supporting business needs.
You will be responsible for managing the overspending cost centre process for the Medicine or Corporate Division (Corporate includes Hosted Services) - preparing the working file, analysing variances and generating action plans with budget holders to mitigate issues. You will also maintain and analyse the general ledger so that the production of budget statements are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
You will produce reports to assist with the monitoring and review of the monthly financial position, creating strong relationships with budget holders and providing support with all financial matters.
The Trust supports both personal and professional development whilst having a positive progressive organisational culture. The department has strong talent management, career progression and succession planning as well as effective personal development reviews ensuring all staff are committed and able to thrive through their development.
Working for our organisation
Why Choose OneLSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals:
* A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
* Cutting-edge facilities and technology
* Opportunities for continuous professional development
* A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
About Us:With over 1000 beds, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our specialties range from the conventional to the extraordinary, as we proudly serve as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, and Renal Medicine.
Your Impact:Be part of a team that's not just meeting healthcare needs but exceeding them. Whether you're in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, or Renal Medicine, your contribution matters. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the nexus where expertise meets compassion, and we're inviting you to make a difference.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To actively develop internal relationships and work with key stakeholders across the Trust.
* To be responsible for personal and professional development.
* Effectively monitor and maintain the general ledger for your division
* Support the monitoring of performance against budget during the year, identify and analyse variances and take appropriate action promptly and effectively
* Support the production of achievable financial plans for services in conjunction with the Financial Advisor.
* Support the identification of the financial impact of developments and proposed service changes, including the identification of the impact on other services and directorates, in conjunction with the Financial Advisor.
* Provides appropriate support to others to improve their knowledge and understanding of finance and budgets.
* Maintain a current knowledge of the appropriate legislation and Trust policies and procedures relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* CCAB Foundation Level / AAT Technician Level / HNC/equivalent degree providing exemptions or equivalent work based experience.
* Actively studying towards & committed to completion of CCAB qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
* Detailed understanding of Accounting Procedures
* Sound knowledge of NHS Finance
* Experience of formulating budgets for a department or section
* Understanding of the NHS Income regime
* Knowledge of Service Line Reporting involvement in efficiency schemes.
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