Main area Finance Grade Band 7 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-019-24
Employer East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Preston Business Centre Town Preston Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 01/04/2025
Band 7
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.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
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.
The Medicine Division is varied, 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.
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 drive the month end, budget monitoring and forecast processes, ensuring that the reported position is accurate and processes are robust. There will also be involvement in Business Cases, Efficiency/CIP schemes and working with the Division to understand and improve their Trading Accounts Reporting position. You will be required to present the financial position at Directorate meetings and to deputise for the Senior Financial Advisor at Operational Business meetings and Divisional meetings.
You will be a CCAB or CIMA or qualified member, or alternatively an individual in the last stages of their professional qualification, and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.
The post requires exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. You will be a self-motivated Financial Advisor capable of working under pressure, prioritising to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking. Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To act as the nominated Financial Advisor within the Medicine Division. The role involves leadership, co-ordination and evaluation of the staffing resource and work produced within the team. An essential part of the role is communicating and suggesting improvements to working practices, processes and development of team members.
* To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others.
* To investigate highly complex enquiries providing assistance & advice as required and contributes to corporate reporting/providing strategic/business planning advice.
* You will support the Senior Financial Advisor ensuring that advice given to the division ensures they deliver services for the best value for money.
* You will be responsible for the support staff within the team.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified
* Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
* Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
* Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
* Detailed understanding & knowledge of Financial and Accounting Procedures
* Acute Sector experience
* NHSI Reporting experience
* Proven track record in a staff management
Working for our organisation
* 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
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we look forward to receiving your application.
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