Job summary
Are you a skilled financial professional with a passion for costing and reporting? Do you have experience in a large organisation, preferably within the NHS, and are looking to make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
OUH are looking to recruit a skilled Finance Manager for Costing to join our finance team.
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now and become a vital part of our finance team. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the healthcare sector!
Main duties of the job
Main Purpose of the post:
- To work as a member of the costing team meeting the challenge of the NHS England (NHSE) 'Future of Costing' programme and all other costing developments as introduced to the NHS.
- To lead the annual National Cost Collection (NCC) and Education & Training returns.
- To assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statutory and non-statutory returns for both internal and external stakeholders.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the annual National Cost Collection (NCC) and Education & Training returns.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory and non-statutory returns for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Design, create, and implement changes to costing models to meet the 'Future of Costing' requirements.
- Develop monthly Service Line Reporting (SLR) and the Patient Level Costing model (PLICS).
- Provide expert costing guidance to all Clinical Divisions within the Trust.
- Maintain and develop the Power BI front end reporting tool to meet stakeholder needs.
- Benchmark services against similar organisations using available tools.
- Design and present financial training sessions to finance and non-finance staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the annual National Cost Collection (NCC) and Education & Training returns.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory and non-statutory returns for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Design, create, and implement changes to costing models to meet the 'Future of Costing' requirements.
- Develop monthly Service Line Reporting (SLR) and the Patient Level Costing model (PLICS).
- Provide expert costing guidance to all Clinical Divisions within the Trust.
- Maintain and develop the Power BI front end reporting tool to meet stakeholder needs.
- Benchmark services against similar organisations using available tools.
- Design and present financial training sessions to finance and non-finance staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Member with significant relevant post qualification experience
- Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
Experience/ Skills
Essential
- Over five years' experience working in a finance department of a large organisation, preferably within the NHS.
- The ability to frequently concentrate for long periods on complex calculations and information.
- Expert knowledge of the guidance that underpins NHS costing, National Cost Collections and education & training costs.
- Good analytical skills in handling large and complex data sets
Desirable
- SQL script writing & Oracle financials use
- Working knowledge of NHSPS tariff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Member with significant relevant post qualification experience
- Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
Experience/ Skills
Essential
- Over five years' experience working in a finance department of a large organisation, preferably within the NHS.
- The ability to frequently concentrate for long periods on complex calculations and information.
- Expert knowledge of the guidance that underpins NHS costing, National Cost Collections and education & training costs.
- Good analytical skills in handling large and complex data sets
Desirable
- SQL script writing & Oracle financials use
- Working knowledge of NHSPS tariff
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
OUH Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
