Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager

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Full time
Location: Enfield
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Finance Grade:

Band 7 Contract:

Permanent Hours:

Full time, Flexible working Job ref:

391-RFL-6789047-A Location:

Enfield Civic Centre, Town Enfield Salary:

£51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period:

Yearly Closing:

21/01/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, please refrain from applying.

Would you like to join our finance team as a Deputy Finance Manager and be part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust group? We have four exciting vacancies to fill.

Due to an internal promotion, we have a fantastic variety of work underway at our hospitals which will both stretch you professionally and ensure you have a rewarding workplace experience. You will be an important part of a committed and high performing finance team, as well as partnering with clinical and operational colleagues.

You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the business of healthcare provision, to support and lead on quality decision making through provision of excellent analytical support. You will be an integral member of the hospital finance team and be expected to contribute to the development, agreement and implementation of priorities.

Be part of a diverse, energetic and capable hospital group finance team, which is focused on supporting financial recovery and developing best in class finance reporting and business analytics.

You will benefit from working as part of a strong team that is passionate about supporting and developing your talents to make the most of your career.

We recognise the benefits from a modern, flexible work approach, and will provide you with equipment to work across our sites.

Main duties of the job

Monthly reporting

Variance analysis

Budget setting

Forecasting

Budget holder meetings

Business case support

Support divisions with financial queries

Working for our organisation You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the business of healthcare provision, to support and lead on quality decision making through provision of excellent analytical support. You will be an integral member of the hospital finance team and be expected to contribute to the development, agreement and implementation of priorities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification Royal Free World Class Values

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience & Knowledge

Proven post qualification finance experience or proven management accounting experience in a similar organisation

Knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment

Experience of managing and developing people

Skills & Abilities

Analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly the results of such analysis.

Ability to make use of systems (e.g., Excel, Access, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information that can be produced from other financial systems.

Record of improving processes and reporting in previous organisations.

Ability to present and explain financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

Record of delivering to tight deadlines.

Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.

Personal Qualities

Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

Team player who complies with policies set by senior management.

Flexible and resilient.

Education & Qualifications

Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.

Degree

3 A levels

Attendance at an Accounting for Foundation Trusts course

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

Please note:

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges Name: Mashud Sikdar Job title: Head of Financial Reporting and Planning Email address: msikdar@nhs.net

Please note that jobs marked as 'Restricted' and/or 'open to internal applicants only' apply to both Royal Free London and North Middlesex staff who are currently employed by either organisation. Applicants from these trusts will be treated as internal candidates for these roles. This is to support the ongoing work that is required to plan for the proposed integration of our two organisations.

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