Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a dynamic financial management team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. You will be a world class and ambitious CCAB qualified accountant or studying and 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 28/02/2024.
For more information please see the job description and contact details below.
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
Set, maintain and review Group / Speciality / Departmental budgets in accordance with Trust SFIs, Budgetary Control Policy, and the Reporting Timetable.
To advise and support appropriate discrete areas of the Group / Speciality / Departments in the identification and achievement of cost improvements to achieve and maintain financial balance.
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
To act as the costing lead for the Group and/or Speciality within a Group
To contribute to the provision of work activities within the Group / Speciality / Departments to provide financial advice to managers, and to ensure the availability of relevant information to provide accurate forecasts of potential future activities.
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 - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
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 Commercial Finance Manager or Deputy Commercial Finance Manager as and when appropriate.
To support the Commercial Finance Manager 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
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 Commercial Finance Manager or Deputy Commercial Finance Manager as and when appropriate.
To support the Commercial Finance Manager 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
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
