Job summary
The Planning Accountant will support the Head of financial Management in providing high quality financial planning and technical management accounting advice in respect of the production of both the Strategic and Operational planning.
The role will liaise with financial leads for planning and reporting across the Trust and be responsible for the development of robust information for both internal and external uses
Please be advised there is a scheduled interview date of 24th April 2024.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Chief Management Accountant with the consolidation of Group Plans and reserves into the Trust's annual plan
Advising and supporting the Financial Improvement Team (FIT) financially in setting the WRP targets aligned to the planning guidance and internal Trust plans.
To prepare and monitor the underlying position of the Trust monthly for reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management.
The post holder will provide technical support to the Groups in the preparation of organisational business cases, providing support to the Strategic Project Accountant in the preparation of financial models supporting strategic business cases.
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
The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management in the preparation of the annual financial plans in respect of preparation of the Annual Budget setting Policy and the interpretation of national planning guidance ensuring a clear link between Income and Expenditure budgets, Waste Reduction Programmes, workforce and modelled activity
The post holder will be expected to identify policy opportunities and improvements in their team and the finance department and lead the delivery of these with senior finance colleagues.
The post holder will provide technical support to the Groups in the preparation of organisational business cases, providing support to the Strategic Project Accountant in the preparation of financial models supporting strategic business cases.
The post holder will be expected to develop mechanisms for maintaining audit trails to underpin the planning process and to work with internal audit to support analysis of financial planning processes.
Take responsibility for the population of national financial planning templates as required by NHS England and Improvement and support the completion of NHS England and Improvement information requests.
The post holder will take the lead in the production and maintenance of the Long-Term Financial Model (LTFM). This will include both the preparation and communication of assumptions and strategic developments as well ensuring the alignment of the financial plan and their impact upon the Financial Statements and Single Oversight Framework.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management in the preparation of the annual financial plans in respect of preparation of the Annual Budget setting Policy and the interpretation of national planning guidance ensuring a clear link between Income and Expenditure budgets, Waste Reduction Programmes, workforce and modelled activity
The post holder will be expected to identify policy opportunities and improvements in their team and the finance department and lead the delivery of these with senior finance colleagues.
The post holder will provide technical support to the Groups in the preparation of organisational business cases, providing support to the Strategic Project Accountant in the preparation of financial models supporting strategic business cases.
The post holder will be expected to develop mechanisms for maintaining audit trails to underpin the planning process and to work with internal audit to support analysis of financial planning processes.
Take responsibility for the population of national financial planning templates as required by NHS England and Improvement and support the completion of NHS England and Improvement information requests.
The post holder will take the lead in the production and maintenance of the Long-Term Financial Model (LTFM). This will include both the preparation and communication of assumptions and strategic developments as well ensuring the alignment of the financial plan and their impact upon the Financial Statements and Single Oversight Framework.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
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
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).
