Job summary
We are recruiting to a critical post within the Trust, to develop and maintain the systems and processes used within the finance function, and support our strategy for better use of technology, automation and wider process improvement.
We are looking for a systems expert who is technologically very adept and who will thrive within the innovative culture at UCLH, and lead our work to improve our finance systems and processes. The post holder will be a technical expert on our finance systems and data, as well as being responsible for ensuring system availability and supporting users to make the best use of the systems and associated data to support financial management and control across the Trust, in line with our aim to automate more processes.
This post holder will also ensure that interface data is processed in a timely way and is accurate and complete, in full support of the transactional and month end reporting processes.
Main duties of the job
This is a key influencing role, requiring the ability to interact and build working relationships with users at all levels within the Trust and active engagement with suppliers of the systems to ensure consistent delivery for both availability and system and application support and promote ideas for enhancements and other developments. In addition, this role is a key contact for:
o Our central ICT team for more general IT and technology related matters.o Other functions where specific systems used within the Trust have significant interactions with the ledgers (in particular EHRS/Pharmacy).o Other system providers providing key inputs to the ledgers (including ESR and NHS Supply Chain).
The primary responsibilities of the post holder are:o System development, process improvement and automation of the Trust's Finance Systems.o Day-to-day management of the Trust's Finance Systems functiono Owning the relationship with system suppliers.o BAU system maintenance and accounting.o Data analytics.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (either with a recognised Accounting Institute (eg. CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, or other similar body) or through work experience as senior accountant.
- Managing or operating Financial Systems with a 3rd party provider.
- Experience of working autonomously and independently with other stakeholders within or outside finance to deliver project objectives.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team and respond to changing requirements.
Desirable
- Worked or led a team implementing or upgrading Finance Systems or implementing change.
- Staff management experience
- Strong knowledge of VAT in Public Sector
- Experience of implementing or using strong financial controls and their interaction with finance systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong analytical capability to: 1.analyse and understand financial data, and articulate insights by generating meaningful information, 2.analyse complex situations and make appropriate recommendations.
- Strong analytical capability to: 2. analyse complex situations and make appropriate recommendations
- IT literate including extensive experience with Excel and other Microsoft applications.
- Excellent communication skills including: influencing, persuasion, motivation and negotiation
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practice.
- Strong team player who is self-motivated and has a proactive approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of financial and non-financial issues affecting the NHS.
- Good organisational skills and abilities combined with the ability to work flexibly with multiple competing priorities.
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Experience of managing a small team including development of direct reports.
- Takes ownership of their own personal development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Understands the importance and knowledge of EDI in the NHS and at specifically at UCLH. Can demonstrate how their own understanding and approach has developed the last 3 years
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (either with a recognised Accounting Institute (eg. CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, or other similar body) or through work experience as senior accountant.
- Managing or operating Financial Systems with a 3rd party provider.
- Experience of working autonomously and independently with other stakeholders within or outside finance to deliver project objectives.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of team and respond to changing requirements.
Desirable
- Worked or led a team implementing or upgrading Finance Systems or implementing change.
- Staff management experience
- Strong knowledge of VAT in Public Sector
- Experience of implementing or using strong financial controls and their interaction with finance systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong analytical capability to: 1.analyse and understand financial data, and articulate insights by generating meaningful information, 2.analyse complex situations and make appropriate recommendations.
- Strong analytical capability to: 2. analyse complex situations and make appropriate recommendations
- IT literate including extensive experience with Excel and other Microsoft applications.
- Excellent communication skills including: influencing, persuasion, motivation and negotiation
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practice.
- Strong team player who is self-motivated and has a proactive approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of financial and non-financial issues affecting the NHS.
- Good organisational skills and abilities combined with the ability to work flexibly with multiple competing priorities.
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Experience of managing a small team including development of direct reports.
- Takes ownership of their own personal development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
- Understands the importance and knowledge of EDI in the NHS and at specifically at UCLH. Can demonstrate how their own understanding and approach has developed the last 3 years
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
