Assistant Finance Manager

Health Jobs UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

• To provide support to the Senior Finance Manager in the delivery of a full financial business partnering function.
• To work as part of the management accounts team providing financial management support to a number of Directorates both clinical and non-clinical areas.
• To provide support to Divisional Finance Managers as appropriate to designated Directorates and finance work-streams.
• Will build strong relationships and liaise with a wide range of staff within and external to the Directorates/finance function in providing financial management support.
• Ensure robust financial information is provided to enable Directorates to achieve their financial contribution for the current financial year.
• Will be expected to take on corporate/trust wide responsibilities as agreed with the Assistant Director of Finance.

Main Duties of the Job

• Discuss financial issues with budget holders, Directorate Management Teams/non-financial managers, external organisations and finance functions which can be complex/contentious/corporate in nature but which make a difference and support the delivery of the Trust's corporate financial duties.
• This role will also support elements of the Trust's Elective recovery programme.
• Analyse/interpret/investigate complex financial data, queries and discrepancies which may involve a series of options, being clear on the value added of carrying out such work.

Job Responsibilities

• Working within policies and procedures appropriate to own area, plan and prioritise own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial timetables are met.
• Regularly develop, create and manipulate reports and present accurate, timely financial data using computer databases and spreadsheets.
• Be prepared to present financial information to non-finance staff in an easy to understand format that will aid and support appropriate decision making.
• Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to improve financial and accounting services.
• To develop strong working relationships with managers both within and external to relevant Directorates and Trust promoting a culture of shared responsibility for financial issues.
• To provide short term financial projections incorporating activity, workforce and associated income and expenditure implications.
• Involvement in the discussions regarding the agreement of cost saving efficiency schemes and calculation of the savings relating to identified schemes.
• Provide training as required on aspects of financial management including activity, workforce, income and expenditure to non-finance managers.
• For designated Directorates support/contribute to issues regarding financial reporting, financial advice, budget setting and business case production.
• Attend appropriate Directorate Management Board meetings as the finance representative.
• To interrogate and produce information and reports from a wide range of computerised systems by the use of a high level of IT skills, including Excel, the general ledger, Hyperion and ESR.
• Ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
• To deputise for the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager as required.
• To assist in the completion of ad hoc projects as required.
• The post holder will be expected to develop the role on an ongoing basis with his/her manager and the service and to adapt the job according to management and organisational changes.
• Any other duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths & English at Grade 4-9 / A-C or equivalent qualifications.
• Able to demonstrate continuing personal/professional development.
• NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications - Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership) or demonstrate equivalent experience to degree level.

Desirable

• Qualified/Part Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA).

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Recent/relevant Financial and/or Management Accounting experience.
• Experience of working in a large organization with complex management structures.
• Knowledge of NHS funding flows and the financial framework of an NHS Trust.
• Analytical/problem solver.
• Attention to detail/accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience of Oracle General Ledger or other recognised ledger systems.
• Knowledge of PbR/PLICS.
• Experience in working within the NHS/Foundation Trust.

Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)

• Excellent written/oral communication.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.

Desirable

• Leadership Skills.

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Mill, Acre St, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EB

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