This post will support the Senior Finance Manager in budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, monthly monitoring and reporting within corporate standards and timetables.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager (Medical and Clinical Support Divisions) and supporting Divisions in ensuring effective use of financial resources in pursuit of agreed Trust goals.
We also welcome applications from individuals who are in the final year of their CCAB/CIMA qualification. Consideration for these candidates will be given on a developmental basis for progression from a Band 6 whilst completing their qualification over a defined period. Only upon successful completion of full qualification and meeting required competencies will the candidate be eligible for the Band 7 grade.
This role is based across the main NHS sites in Herefordshire while also embracing the option of agile working, through a combination of on-site working and working from home.
Main duties of the job
The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work as a Deputy Finance Manager. To provide financial leadership to the Divisions sharing the objectives with the Clinical Directors for the overall financial management and performance of their areas, ensuring the production of relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and supporting information. To work as part of the Divisional teams to ensure that Trust objectives and financial statutory obligations are met. To support the Clinical Directors in all financial matters. Works directly with (and Deputises for) the Senior Finance Manager on all aspects in relation to the financial responsibilities of the organisation. Line management responsibility for the Assistant Finance Managers and Finance Assistant reporting to them. About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys. We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Holds an approved CCAB / CIMA professional accounting qualification or passed finalist. Commitment and evidence of continuing professional development in line with the post holder's professional accounting body. Further specialist finance training and experience related to wider Healthcare finance. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Expert user of Financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Understanding of current NHS structures and key policies. Demonstrable evidence of influencing and persuading, understanding of audit and awareness of evidence required and audit standards. Excellent verbal reasoning and report writing skills. Ability to lead, motivate and manage a small team of staff. Ability to prioritise, plan and prioritise workload effectively. Experience
Extensive expert knowledge and experience in NHS Financial Management or equivalent. Significant experience in an NHS Finance role or equivalent experience. In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of financial management, budgetary control and relevant accounting procedures/principles. Acute Sector Experience. Other Factors
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post and flexible working in home or office environment as required. Able to travel between sites and attend physical face-to-face meetings when required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work as a Deputy Finance Manager. To provide financial leadership to the Divisions sharing the objectives with the Clinical Directors for the overall financial management and performance of their areas, ensuring the production of relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and supporting information. To work as part of the Divisional teams to ensure that Trust objectives and financial statutory obligations are met. To support the Clinical Directors in all financial matters. Works directly with (and Deputises for) the Senior Finance Manager on all aspects in relation to the financial responsibilities of the organisation. Line management responsibility for the Assistant Finance Managers and Finance Assistant reporting to them. About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys. We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Holds an approved CCAB / CIMA professional accounting qualification or passed finalist. Commitment and evidence of continuing professional development in line with the post holder's professional accounting body. Further specialist finance training and experience related to wider Healthcare finance. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Expert user of Financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Understanding of current NHS structures and key policies. Demonstrable evidence of influencing and persuading, understanding of audit and awareness of evidence required and audit standards. Excellent verbal reasoning and report writing skills. Ability to lead, motivate and manage a small team of staff. Ability to prioritise, plan and prioritise workload effectively. Experience
Extensive expert knowledge and experience in NHS Financial Management or equivalent. Significant experience in an NHS Finance role or equivalent experience. In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of financial management, budgetary control and relevant accounting procedures/principles. Acute Sector Experience. Other Factors
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post and flexible working in home or office environment as required. Able to travel between sites and attend physical face-to-face meetings when required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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