Job Overview
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, should this flexibility be attractive to the right candidate.
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 in order that the Divisions will achieve their agreed financial plan.
To work as part of the Divisional teams to ensure that Trust objectives and Financial Statutory obligations are met. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the level of business expertise within the Divisions areas and will be required 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 and uses this resource effectively to achieve accounting outputs. Strong leadership skills and expectations of high professional standards, setting the appropriate culture for all direct reports.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Criteria: 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 Essential Criteria:
Expert user of Financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Understanding of current NHS structures and key policies, knowledge of acute hospital and community healthcare environment. Demonstrable evidence of influencing and persuading, understanding of audit and awareness of evidence required and audit standards and tests to be met, highly numerate and analytical. 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 and in a manner which is sustainable.
Experience Essential Criteria:
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.
Desirable Criteria:
Acute Sector Experience.
Other Factors Essential Criteria:
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of 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.
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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, should this flexibility be attractive to the right candidate.
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 in order that the Divisions will achieve their agreed financial plan.
To work as part of the Divisional teams to ensure that Trust objectives and Financial Statutory obligations are met. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the level of business expertise within the Divisions areas and will be required 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 and uses this resource effectively to achieve accounting outputs. Strong leadership skills and expectations of high professional standards, setting the appropriate culture for all direct reports.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Criteria: 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 Essential Criteria:
Expert user of Financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Understanding of current NHS structures and key policies, knowledge of acute hospital and community healthcare environment. Demonstrable evidence of influencing and persuading, understanding of audit and awareness of evidence required and audit standards and tests to be met, highly numerate and analytical. 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 and in a manner which is sustainable.
Experience Essential Criteria:
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.
Desirable Criteria:
Acute Sector Experience.
Other Factors Essential Criteria:
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of 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.
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