Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NUH Surgery Division Finance team for a Assistant Directorate Finance Manager. The role will help to provide financial management support to operational and corporate colleagues. Working with the Deputy Divisional Finance Managers and Surgery Division Finance you will support the management of budgets, provision of financial support, training and advice to budget holders, completion of costings for projects/business cases The role includes day to day line management of 1 Management Accounts Assistant.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Working in a friendly and welcoming environment, we are looking for someone with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, who is proactive, organised, has an excellent attention to detail and enjoys a challenge. The post-holder will be an enthusiastic person, a team player with a 'can do' attitude; keen to build relationships across the organisation in order to understand the finances and help to improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
The ideal candidate may be working towards a professional accounting qualification, with prior experience of working in a financial management environment.
You'll have an opportunity to learn new skills and develop existing knowledge whilst working within a supportive team. If this is something you're interested in, then we would like to hear from you.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Teaching Trusts in the country. With over 16,000 employees across a wide range of professional backgrounds, we are one of the region's largest employers. Based on three sites with 90 wards and 1,700 beds we have an annual income in excess of £1.1 billion. Our vision is "to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience". The NUH Finance and Procurement directorate employs in the region of 150 staff. The Financial Management department provides on-going financial/business advice and support to the Trust's Divisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Divisional Finance Manager, the post holder will provide financial support both to the directorates and the associated financial management team. The role will involve providing support to budget holders by maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledgers to ensure the robustness of the financial information provided and reporting/explaining variances to finance colleagues.
This post is based at Trust HQ (City Campus). The successful candidate may be expected to travel when necessary between the City Campus and the QMC Campus and occasionally to other sites to attend meetings.
Currently operating a hybrid working arrangement of working from home with a minimum of onsite/office attendance for at least 2 days each week.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Divisional Finance Manager, the post holder will provide financial support both to the directorates and the associated financial management team. The role will involve providing support to budget holders by maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledgers to ensure the robustness of the financial information provided and reporting/explaining variances to finance colleagues.
This post is based at Trust HQ (City Campus). The successful candidate may be expected to travel when necessary between the City Campus and the QMC Campus and occasionally to other sites to attend meetings.
Currently operating a hybrid working arrangement of working from home with a minimum of onsite/office attendance for at least 2 days each week.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified or equivalent work experience.
- Commitment to relevant Continuous Professional Development.
- Ability to learn new concepts and processes and use this knowledge in a practical setting.
Desirable
- Training towards or willingness to train towards CCAB qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of MS Office and general computer literacy, including the ability to develop, create, interpret and maintain complex spreadsheets and accurately manipulate financial data within them (Excel intermediate level).
- A minimum 2 years directly relevant experience of working in a financial management or financial accounting environment of a large complex multi-disciplinary organisation.
- Knowledge of computerised finance systems such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll systems.
- Experience of delivering period end reporting (including year-end) and working to tight deadlines.
- Understand and apply fundamental accounting concepts, such as accruals/commitment accounting, double entry etc.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within an acute NHS Trust finance department.
- Experience of using an NHS computerised general ledger system and in particular Capita Integra General Ledger.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers.
- Possess excellent verbal & written communication skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non finance managers.
Desirable
- Proven experience of influencing key stakeholders.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Possess numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate & interpret complex data and make resultant judgements.
- Proven experience of analysing data and providing options to support decision making process.
Desirable
- The ability to undertake training sessions on finance matters to non specialists.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative/self-starter, but integrate within the team.
- Ability to plan, organise and achieve objectives/tasks set within specified time frames/deadlines and coordinate the activities of junior staff.
- Capacity to concentrate to complete tasks in a busy office environment.
- Provide induction and coaching to new starters
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards. Display a positive, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post and dealing with requests and queries from internal and external sources.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to use a PC more or less continuously.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and analysing financial data).
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified or equivalent work experience.
- Commitment to relevant Continuous Professional Development.
- Ability to learn new concepts and processes and use this knowledge in a practical setting.
Desirable
- Training towards or willingness to train towards CCAB qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of MS Office and general computer literacy, including the ability to develop, create, interpret and maintain complex spreadsheets and accurately manipulate financial data within them (Excel intermediate level).
- A minimum 2 years directly relevant experience of working in a financial management or financial accounting environment of a large complex multi-disciplinary organisation.
- Knowledge of computerised finance systems such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll systems.
- Experience of delivering period end reporting (including year-end) and working to tight deadlines.
- Understand and apply fundamental accounting concepts, such as accruals/commitment accounting, double entry etc.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within an acute NHS Trust finance department.
- Experience of using an NHS computerised general ledger system and in particular Capita Integra General Ledger.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers.
- Possess excellent verbal & written communication skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non finance managers.
Desirable
- Proven experience of influencing key stakeholders.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Possess numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate & interpret complex data and make resultant judgements.
- Proven experience of analysing data and providing options to support decision making process.
Desirable
- The ability to undertake training sessions on finance matters to non specialists.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative/self-starter, but integrate within the team.
- Ability to plan, organise and achieve objectives/tasks set within specified time frames/deadlines and coordinate the activities of junior staff.
- Capacity to concentrate to complete tasks in a busy office environment.
- Provide induction and coaching to new starters
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards. Display a positive, enthusiastic and helpful approach to meeting the requirements of the post and dealing with requests and queries from internal and external sources.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to use a PC more or less continuously.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and analysing financial data).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).