Job summary
CPFT have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Finance Manager who will be an integral part of our supportive and dedicated finance team.
We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high quality professional Business Partnering support to our Adult mental health clinical services, but also has a culture of wanting to drive continuous improvement, and be part of a high performing team.
The post holder will be fully, or part qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant, ideally they will have NHS experience, or looking to start a career in NHS finance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial management support to the Adult mental health clinical services, which includes Acute and Specialist inpatient wards, and Community services, Learning Disabilities and Forensic services. This will involve engaging with a variety of staff both internally and externally to the Trust, and at different levels of seniority.
They will also be responsible for month end Management Accounts reporting and forecasting. They will be a lead role in helping the Directorate to compile it's Annual financial plan, whilst ensuring delivery of their financial objectives throughout the financial year, including the identification and delivery of financial efficiencies.
The role will be an integral part of the Finance Team providing a reliable and responsive financial management service.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To act as a Financial business partner to the Adult & Specialist mental health Directorate, reporting and advising on all material variances, including assessment of impact and consequences
- Financial Planning, including annual budget setting and monitoring against plan throughout the financial year.
- Produce accurate, timely and user-friendly budgetary control information
- To monitor and report on the achievement of savings plans for agreed areas of responsibility
- To provide financial and performance support to the development of Service Development and Business cases for agreed areas of responsibility
- To contribute to costing exercises as necessary, including patient level costing (PLICS)
- To assist in the production of annual accounts and other statutory returns including the Agreement of Balances
- To line manage direct report and supporting staff as required responsible for appraisal, supervision and all day to day management actions.
- Contribute to the development of Finance Strategy and Financial policies and procedures
- Contribute towards team service improvement project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To act as a Financial business partner to the Adult & Specialist mental health Directorate, reporting and advising on all material variances, including assessment of impact and consequences
- Financial Planning, including annual budget setting and monitoring against plan throughout the financial year.
- Produce accurate, timely and user-friendly budgetary control information
- To monitor and report on the achievement of savings plans for agreed areas of responsibility
- To provide financial and performance support to the development of Service Development and Business cases for agreed areas of responsibility
- To contribute to costing exercises as necessary, including patient level costing (PLICS)
- To assist in the production of annual accounts and other statutory returns including the Agreement of Balances
- To line manage direct report and supporting staff as required responsible for appraisal, supervision and all day to day management actions.
- Contribute to the development of Finance Strategy and Financial policies and procedures
- Contribute towards team service improvement project.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Financial Qualification with Accountancy Body - minimum Part Qualified, or Part Qualified by experience
Desirable
- Fully Qualified with Accountancy Body, with current active membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing management reporting and the monitoring of financial resources
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS or similar organisation to understand clinical processes
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for non-finance managers and colleagues
- Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems
- Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where no precedent to follow
- Ability to set clear and concise objectives, prioritise and monitor progress and take appropriate action to achieve outcomes by required deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-aware - has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
Other
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Financial Qualification with Accountancy Body - minimum Part Qualified, or Part Qualified by experience
Desirable
- Fully Qualified with Accountancy Body, with current active membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing management reporting and the monitoring of financial resources
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS or similar organisation to understand clinical processes
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex data into meaningful information for non-finance managers and colleagues
- Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems
- Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where no precedent to follow
- Ability to set clear and concise objectives, prioritise and monitor progress and take appropriate action to achieve outcomes by required deadlines
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-aware - has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
Other
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6FH
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
