An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the dynamic financial management team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. You will be an ambitious CCAB qualified accountant looking to make your mark in the world of NHS Finance.
In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to high profile clinical areas within the Trust.
Interviews are scheduled for 11th and 12th March 2025
All correspondence will be sent by email please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time
Main duties of the job
To work within the Group Finance Team to provide comprehensive financial advice to Service and Speciality managers to enable the achievement of financial balance and contribute to the business planning process and service developments. Works with others cooperatively in a way which secures trust and commitment, motivating individuals and teams to secure their high performance. Contributes to the development of the organisation by providing business focused, commercially viable, creative advice. Works collaboratively with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining effective relationships and providing an excellent service to them. Uses IT to gather, interpret and manipulate information to meet the needs of the Function and the Service as a whole. To advise in the interpretation of monthly financial reports to ensure that managers have accurate financial information to be incorporated in the decision making process.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create and generate reports using excel spreadsheets and databases to communicate financial information to managers on a regular basis. To obtain timely interpretations of budget variances which are used to agree appropriate action with managers to avoid further overspends, and to develop recovery plans if necessary. Establishing and maintaining regular communication with managers, so as to facilitate financial input to the decision making processes and gain a better understanding of operational activities being undertaken. Deliver a programme of financial training for managers to ensure that a high level of financial management skills is present. In addition assisting in raising the awareness within the Trust of the financial regime of both the NHS and the Trust. To deputise for the Senior Head of Group Finance, Head of Group Finance or Deputy Head of Group Finance as and when appropriate. To support the Senior Head of Group Finance and Head of Group Finance in providing support to the Corporate Planning team with the supply of relevant financial information and the monitoring of performance to support the commissioning. To obtain and evaluate financial information for input to business cases, and to complete financial aspects of Capital Bid forms on behalf of the Group / Speciality / Department. Maintaining professional knowledge to ensure any financial advice is given with the latest information from NHS/Trust or professional bodies. Co-ordinate the work of the Finance Assistants where appropriate. Maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals of the finance function, other officers of the Trust and members of the public, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard, to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting document
Knowledge
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Skills and Abilities
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AC-B7-6945050 #J-18808-Ljbffr
In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to high profile clinical areas within the Trust.
Interviews are scheduled for 11th and 12th March 2025
All correspondence will be sent by email please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time
Main duties of the job
To work within the Group Finance Team to provide comprehensive financial advice to Service and Speciality managers to enable the achievement of financial balance and contribute to the business planning process and service developments. Works with others cooperatively in a way which secures trust and commitment, motivating individuals and teams to secure their high performance. Contributes to the development of the organisation by providing business focused, commercially viable, creative advice. Works collaboratively with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining effective relationships and providing an excellent service to them. Uses IT to gather, interpret and manipulate information to meet the needs of the Function and the Service as a whole. To advise in the interpretation of monthly financial reports to ensure that managers have accurate financial information to be incorporated in the decision making process.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create and generate reports using excel spreadsheets and databases to communicate financial information to managers on a regular basis. To obtain timely interpretations of budget variances which are used to agree appropriate action with managers to avoid further overspends, and to develop recovery plans if necessary. Establishing and maintaining regular communication with managers, so as to facilitate financial input to the decision making processes and gain a better understanding of operational activities being undertaken. Deliver a programme of financial training for managers to ensure that a high level of financial management skills is present. In addition assisting in raising the awareness within the Trust of the financial regime of both the NHS and the Trust. To deputise for the Senior Head of Group Finance, Head of Group Finance or Deputy Head of Group Finance as and when appropriate. To support the Senior Head of Group Finance and Head of Group Finance in providing support to the Corporate Planning team with the supply of relevant financial information and the monitoring of performance to support the commissioning. To obtain and evaluate financial information for input to business cases, and to complete financial aspects of Capital Bid forms on behalf of the Group / Speciality / Department. Maintaining professional knowledge to ensure any financial advice is given with the latest information from NHS/Trust or professional bodies. Co-ordinate the work of the Finance Assistants where appropriate. Maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals of the finance function, other officers of the Trust and members of the public, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard, to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting document
Knowledge
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Skills and Abilities
Essential
See supporting documents
Desirable
See supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AC-B7-6945050 #J-18808-Ljbffr
