Job summary
We currently have a new opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join our fast-paced and dynamic Finance Team which supports a £1bn+ Acute Foundation Trust with an annual Capital Programme of c.£80m. This role is a key part of the senior finance team, providing overall leadership to the organisation, its Capital programme, and supporting the achievement of the finance team vision.
We are supportive, flexible and collaborative and are committed to your career development with us. We are looking to encourage a diversity of talent at UHS, so if you are working in the public or private sector, we would love to hear from you.
As our Finance Manager for Capital & Business Cases, you will contribute to the delivery of our 5-year strategy by using your financial expertise to support a wide range of complex matters such as taking principal responsibility for strategic financial issues relating to the capital programme, providing financial support and specialist advice in matters relating to capital accounting, leasing and any other related tax and accounting issues and contributing to capital developments and the production of business cases.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly capital accounts for the Trust, working with the Head of Finance Strategic Planning & Capital on the monthly reporting, trend, and variance analysis.b) To manage the financial governance system for Capital including new third-party arrangements, and contracts.c) Support the Head of Finance Strategic Projects & Capital in developing the financial models and scenario appraisals within Business Cases for capital investments.d) Support Capital budget and financial plans, financially challenging Budget Mangers to optimise Capital financial, contractual, and commercial position working with the Head of Finance Strategic Projects & Capital to produce the annual and three-year financial plan for the Division.e) To work as part of the Strategic Projects finance team, ensuring clear, concise, and professional communication always.
Additional Information Please be informed that the date for the interview is to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly capital accounts for the Trust, working with the Head of Finance Strategic Planning & Capital on the monthly reporting, trend, and variance analysis.b) To manage the financial governance system for Capital including new third-party arrangements, and contracts.c) Support the Head of Finance Strategic Projects & Capital in developing the financial models and scenario appraisals within Business Cases for capital investments.d) Support Capital budget and financial plans, financially challenging Budget Mangers to optimise Capital financial, contractual, and commercial position working with the Head of Finance Strategic Projects & Capital to produce the annual and three-year financial plan for the Division.e) To work as part of the Strategic Projects finance team, ensuring clear, concise, and professional communication always.
Additional Information Please be informed that the date for the interview is to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.
- Current / recent experience in a finance environment.Application / Interview
Desirable
- Current / recent knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Understanding of budgetary control processes and budget setting / financial planning
- Understanding of financial accounting and control issues.
- Understanding of financial information systems and with the ability to extract relevant information
- Knowledge of NHS finance regime for Capital Programme Accounting and fixed asset accounting
- Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting
- Experience of working within an NHS management accounts team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.
- Current / recent experience in a finance environment.Application / Interview
Desirable
- Current / recent knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Understanding of budgetary control processes and budget setting / financial planning
- Understanding of financial accounting and control issues.
- Understanding of financial information systems and with the ability to extract relevant information
- Knowledge of NHS finance regime for Capital Programme Accounting and fixed asset accounting
- Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting
- Experience of working within an NHS management accounts team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
