Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Interpretation & Planning Utilise in-depth specialist knowledge of business, legislative, and NHS environment to assist in developing proposals and production of Integrated Business Plans, and recommendations which impact on the Divisional Financial Strategy.
Business Support Develop and manage influential relationships with key customers to provide specialist financial and commercial advice. Evaluation of complex proposals and to influence the development of broader policy across the directorate. Contribute to Trustwide financial planning and input to the directorates Integrated Business Plan. Understand and determine the implications of Commissioning decisions and directly liaise with local commissioners.
Policy Direct the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance with Trust financial policy within the designated directorates, ensuring that best practice is disseminated, and Directorate policy is consistent with Trust strategy. To interpret the impact of Organisational Policy as it affects individual Directorates and prepare them for such impact.
Line Management Direct, lead and motivate the team. Recruit and train new members of staff where appropriate. Appraise staff through the PAD process to identify their training and development needs in order to maximise their potential and the contribution they make to the organisation.
Systems Improvement Actively participate in improving systems or structures within the finance department. Develop changes to business-wide structures and monitor their success. Develop detailed and accurate reports from General Ledger and other highly complex IT systems.
Relationship Management Seek out and develop relationships with key professional contacts to represent the Directorate's and Trust's interests and facilitate the exchange of information and provision of informed financial advice. Ability to broker compromise with budget managers when competing for scarce resources.
Plan Setting In conjunction with appropriate directorate and divisional management teams, prepare and set plans for relevant areas in accordance with timetables and cost improvement programmes as agreed with the Director of Finance. Refresh budgets in line with national guidance and Trust guidance.
Provision of Financial Information Provide guidance and support to budget holders to enable effective financial control. Identify and discuss with managers and clinicians areas where savings and efficiencies can be made to enable more effective use of the Trust's resources. Analyse detailed and complex financial statements and forecasts and create reports and presentations that make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.
Financial Reporting Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for the Directorates. Review, interpret and present accounts and reports, ensuring that work meets best practice standards and is used appropriately to support proposals and recommendations for decision-making. Inform senior finance colleagues of the current and forecast position of budgets under the post holder's management. Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of the annual accounts.
Business Case Development Contribute to the results of the Business Development Unit by analysing complex problems relating to business case production. Produce revenue requirements for new build projects, making judgements on financial risk where there is no precedent and where opinions may conflict. Use complex DoH/SHA generic tools in order to model various scenarios and benchmark services.
Ad-hoc Collective responsibility for leading on current departmental issues which may change over time. Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.
Education and Development a) Self Demonstrate continuing professional development, through development of knowledge, skills, and keeping up to date with professional practice. b) Non-Financial Manager Ensure all managers in the designated directorates fully understand the financial information presented to them, identifying and implementing any training needs as necessary.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Possess a Professional accounting qualification (CCAB or CIMA qualified) Desirable Criteria
Educated to degree level or equivalent Training Essential Criteria
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Contractual Requirements Essential Criteria
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Experience Essential Criteria
Substantial post CCAB/CIMA experience Knowledge of NHS finance and business planning regimes Appointing & Managing staff Working with computerised financial systems Desirable Criteria
Involved in reference costing Experience of using McKeown's 'integra' General Ledger Crystal reporting Skills Essential Criteria
Ability to problem solve and find solutions. Ability to communicate at a high level internally & externally Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements Able to lead and motivate a team. Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines. Excellent IT skills. Excellent written & report writing skills & have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance Managers. Teaching Skills for training non-finance managers Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department Trust Values Essential Criteria
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork Dispositional Attributes Essential Criteria
Calm, focused, confident approach. Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others. Reliable & conscientious Additional Information
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment. We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. Communication regarding your application will be sent via email; therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer to our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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Interpretation & Planning Utilise in-depth specialist knowledge of business, legislative, and NHS environment to assist in developing proposals and production of Integrated Business Plans, and recommendations which impact on the Divisional Financial Strategy.
Business Support Develop and manage influential relationships with key customers to provide specialist financial and commercial advice. Evaluation of complex proposals and to influence the development of broader policy across the directorate. Contribute to Trustwide financial planning and input to the directorates Integrated Business Plan. Understand and determine the implications of Commissioning decisions and directly liaise with local commissioners.
Policy Direct the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance with Trust financial policy within the designated directorates, ensuring that best practice is disseminated, and Directorate policy is consistent with Trust strategy. To interpret the impact of Organisational Policy as it affects individual Directorates and prepare them for such impact.
Line Management Direct, lead and motivate the team. Recruit and train new members of staff where appropriate. Appraise staff through the PAD process to identify their training and development needs in order to maximise their potential and the contribution they make to the organisation.
Systems Improvement Actively participate in improving systems or structures within the finance department. Develop changes to business-wide structures and monitor their success. Develop detailed and accurate reports from General Ledger and other highly complex IT systems.
Relationship Management Seek out and develop relationships with key professional contacts to represent the Directorate's and Trust's interests and facilitate the exchange of information and provision of informed financial advice. Ability to broker compromise with budget managers when competing for scarce resources.
Plan Setting In conjunction with appropriate directorate and divisional management teams, prepare and set plans for relevant areas in accordance with timetables and cost improvement programmes as agreed with the Director of Finance. Refresh budgets in line with national guidance and Trust guidance.
Provision of Financial Information Provide guidance and support to budget holders to enable effective financial control. Identify and discuss with managers and clinicians areas where savings and efficiencies can be made to enable more effective use of the Trust's resources. Analyse detailed and complex financial statements and forecasts and create reports and presentations that make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.
Financial Reporting Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for the Directorates. Review, interpret and present accounts and reports, ensuring that work meets best practice standards and is used appropriately to support proposals and recommendations for decision-making. Inform senior finance colleagues of the current and forecast position of budgets under the post holder's management. Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of the annual accounts.
Business Case Development Contribute to the results of the Business Development Unit by analysing complex problems relating to business case production. Produce revenue requirements for new build projects, making judgements on financial risk where there is no precedent and where opinions may conflict. Use complex DoH/SHA generic tools in order to model various scenarios and benchmark services.
Ad-hoc Collective responsibility for leading on current departmental issues which may change over time. Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.
Education and Development a) Self Demonstrate continuing professional development, through development of knowledge, skills, and keeping up to date with professional practice. b) Non-Financial Manager Ensure all managers in the designated directorates fully understand the financial information presented to them, identifying and implementing any training needs as necessary.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Possess a Professional accounting qualification (CCAB or CIMA qualified) Desirable Criteria
Educated to degree level or equivalent Training Essential Criteria
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Contractual Requirements Essential Criteria
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Experience Essential Criteria
Substantial post CCAB/CIMA experience Knowledge of NHS finance and business planning regimes Appointing & Managing staff Working with computerised financial systems Desirable Criteria
Involved in reference costing Experience of using McKeown's 'integra' General Ledger Crystal reporting Skills Essential Criteria
Ability to problem solve and find solutions. Ability to communicate at a high level internally & externally Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements Able to lead and motivate a team. Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines. Excellent IT skills. Excellent written & report writing skills & have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance Managers. Teaching Skills for training non-finance managers Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department Trust Values Essential Criteria
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork Dispositional Attributes Essential Criteria
Calm, focused, confident approach. Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others. Reliable & conscientious Additional Information
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment. We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. Communication regarding your application will be sent via email; therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer to our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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