Operational duties Month End Reporting To ensure all transaction processing is accurate, complete and timely - raising journals and accruals/prepayments/provisions as appropriate Oversee completion of monthly management accounts in line with deadlines Review/calculation of monthly income recognition ensuring accuracy of deferring or accruing income as necessary Assisting team with production of monthly management accounts Reviewing overheads against budgets/forecasts Reviewing salary costs against budgets/forecasts Perform P&L review for reasonableness Conducting balance sheet reviews and preparing balance sheet reconciliations Correctly accounting for fixed assets Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts & prior year information and then providing commentary to explain reasons. Assisting the Head of Finance in producing the month end reporting pack for the Board of Directors Assisting/reviewing contract/site level reporting packs for budget holders, regional managers and divisional leads Assisting the Head of Finance with reporting improvements Budgeting & Forecasting Working with budget holders for cost centres within the post holders remit in order to produce a detailed budget on an annual basis Working with budget holders for cost centres within the post holders remit in order to produce a detailed (budget) reforecast at the half-way stage on an annual basis Maintaining a working/live P&L forecasting model for each cost centre which is constantly updated to reflect new information as it becomes known and also to reflect actual costs as these are produced on a monthly basis. Providing input into the monthly cashflow forecasting exercise for cost centres within the post holders remit Maintaining a staff model for cost centres to ensure accurate staff cost forecasts Maintaining Policies, Procedures and Records Assist in maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function Maintaining records such as customers, asset registers, risk registers, chart of accounts Relationships Assist with requests for evidence from external auditors Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including NHS Pension Authority and NHS Property Services Represent IntraHealth in a manner befitting the image of the organisation Work unsupervised when necessary whilst recognising the need to refer to others for support/guidance when required. To work effectively as part of a team. Communicate clearly and in a manner consistent with the individuals level of understanding. Other duties Assisting with the year end audit process Support Head of Finance with finance projects Finance support for tenders, including completion of models Input in to the production of business cases and business development. Financial modelling. Producing ad-hoc reports and dealing with requests from the Senior Management Team & Board of Directors Monthly review of debtor balances and recovery of aged debts. Supporting and developing junior members of the team, reviewing work as appropriate Line management of junior members BI Reporting systems maintenance and development Core Competencies Technical Competencies A good level of IT literacy in general Competent user of Microsoft Office package Advanced level user of Excel Attention to accuracy and detail Competent user of financial systems Management Competencies Ability to provide training, performance coaching, mentoring and feedback to staff. Managing Tasks / Projects Ensuring tasks and duties are performed within clearly defined time and quality standards Managing Information / Data Compiling, processing and provision of data or information to both internal and external contacts whilst ensuring confidentiality is maintained where appropriate. Observing the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation at all times. Discretion and confidentiality Communications High level of verbal and written communication skills Customer service driven Careful sharing of sensitive information with other professionals Health and Safety The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with their employing body to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.