Finance Manager - Contracting

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dedicated contracting team in our Finance Department. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in ensuring the Trust's financial stability by effectively managing aspects of contracting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead on the development and implementation of robust contracting processes.

* Monitor and manage contract performance, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

* Provide expert financial advice and support to operational teams across the Trust.

Why choose South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust?

We are a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services, committed to delivering excellent patient care. Joining our team offers you:

* The opportunity to make a real difference: Contribute to the improvement of healthcare services for the people of South Tyneside and Sunderland.

* A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of finance professionals.

* Work within a high-performing finance function: Our Finance Department is Level 2 Future-Focused Finance (FFF) accredited and actively working towards Level 3, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement and best practice.

* Excellent career development opportunities: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development.

* Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including NHS pension scheme.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have key role within the contracting section of the finance department. Working closely with Associate Directors of Finance and Senior Finance Manager they will collectively manage all key contractual relationships for the Trust.

The post holder will support the management of our contracts with our subsidiary companies which include facilities management, procurement, and pharmacy services. They will have lead responsibility for the financial reporting arrangement for this contract including supporting the group position and consolidation.

They will also have lead responsibility on other NHS and independent sector agreements and will be supported to enable positive outcomes.

Ensuring best value and efficient use of resources is a key deliverable as such identifying new and novel ways of delivering on outcome will be a key output for the post holder. Working with the Deputy Director of Finance Strategic Finance they will support a range of efficiency projects.

As a department we committed to continuous improvement and individual and team development. As a senior member of the finance team the post holder will contribute towards these objectives.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0125-26

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the provision of technical financial and contract operational support for contract negotiations, monitoring and review, including financial modelling as required. Focusing on intercompany transaction and Property

Responsible for the provision of financial management input on intercompany transactions, including overall co-ordination and control of monthly report production and annual revenue budgets in line with corporate governance requirements.

Responsible for the effective line management and performance of members of the contracting & clinical income team

Lead responsibility on a sub-set of provider to provider contracts.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the effective line management and performance of members of the contracting & clinical income team

Lead responsibility on a sub-set of provider to provider contracts.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for presentation.
Knowledge of accounting concepts, conventions, policies and procedures and the requirements of the NHS financial regime and the legislative framework within which it operates.
Experience of supervising staff
Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
A commitment to "understanding and knowing the business"
A customer focus, acknowledging the importance of service quality and the need to add value to customers, monitoring quality and acting upon feedback appropriately
Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB part qualified accountant or alternatively extensive experience in an NHS finance role

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in use of computerised ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials.
Experience of spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages

Desirable

Experience of managing or supervising staff

Physical skills

Essential

Mainly light physical effort standing/sitting/walking. Keyboard skills required
Need to meet the travel requirements of the post (i.e. attend meetings at other sites).

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for presentation.
Knowledge of accounting concepts, conventions, policies and procedures and the requirements of the NHS financial regime and the legislative framework within which it operates.
Experience of supervising staff
Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
A commitment to "understanding and knowing the business"
A customer focus, acknowledging the importance of service quality and the need to add value to customers, monitoring quality and acting upon feedback appropriately
Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB part qualified accountant or alternatively extensive experience in an NHS finance role

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in use of computerised ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials.
Experience of spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages

Desirable

Experience of managing or supervising staff

Physical skills

Essential

Mainly light physical effort standing/sitting/walking. Keyboard skills required
Need to meet the travel requirements of the post (i.e. attend meetings at other sites).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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