Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive financial management, costing and advisory service, supporting the Head of Financial Management, Deputy Director of Finance and Budget Managers within the Trust, in accordance with agreed timescales and professional standards.
Main duties of the job
To support the designated Heads of Departments on financial management issues including the provision of accurate monthly financial information and advice so that the Trust can discharge its financial responsibilities.
Responsible for the accurate setting of income and expenditure budgets for designated Departments/Directorates of the Trust and to monitor those budgets over the course of the year. Maintaining the integrity of the budgetary control system is vital throughout the year.
Ensure financial plans are accurate and feasible whilst guiding management action where necessary to ensure delivery of financial balance and achievement of cost improvements/efficiency savings within the designated Departments/Directorates.
Provide timely and accurate budget reports to the Head of Financial Management and designated Budget Managers within the Trust complete with explanations of the major variances.
Production of financial forecasts and dealing with ad hoc requests from the senior Finance team/budget managers.
Reviews cost improvement plans and advise on opportunities for further cost improvements, efficiency gains or income generation.
Assists with the completion of the annual accounts and other financial returns required throughout the year,
About us
Our Values
Our values have been updated to reflect our commitment to encouraging innovation, team and partnership working, and looking outwards as well as inwards.
EMAS has five values which underpin everything we do, including the way we deliver our services and how we all work with others. By living these values and supporting others to do the same, we will help to make sure that EMAS is an organisation we can all be proud of.
- Respect:Respect for our patients and each other.
- Integrity:Acting with integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons.
- Contribution:Respecting and valuing everyone's contribution, and encouraging innovation.
- Teamwork:Working together, supporting each other, and collaborating with other organisations.
- Competence:Continually developing and improving our competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance Managers will provide internal and external stakeholders with financial management information in relation to the Trusts monthly financial reporting requirements to the Board, NHSE and the Integrated Care Board (ICB); whilst assisting with the preparation and completion of Annual Accounts & PLICS returns ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with national timescales.
Within a framework established by the Head of Financial Management, Finance Managers will provide financial support in the preparation of business cases, assisting with business decisions whilst maintaining financial control.
The post holder will report to a designated Senior Financial Manager and will be expected to uphold and promote the Finance Departments policies and principles throughout the course of their work. It is expected that the post holder will promote a holistic view of operational, clinical and financial issues to facilitate balanced, informed decision making, to support the development of the Trust.
Full Job Description and Person Specification documents are provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance Managers will provide internal and external stakeholders with financial management information in relation to the Trusts monthly financial reporting requirements to the Board, NHSE and the Integrated Care Board (ICB); whilst assisting with the preparation and completion of Annual Accounts & PLICS returns ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with national timescales.
Within a framework established by the Head of Financial Management, Finance Managers will provide financial support in the preparation of business cases, assisting with business decisions whilst maintaining financial control.
The post holder will report to a designated Senior Financial Manager and will be expected to uphold and promote the Finance Departments policies and principles throughout the course of their work. It is expected that the post holder will promote a holistic view of operational, clinical and financial issues to facilitate balanced, informed decision making, to support the development of the Trust.
Full Job Description and Person Specification documents are provided.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Finalist or Newly Qualified member of CCAB.
- Previous experience in NHS Financial Management
- Well grounded understanding and financial knowledge
- Strong IT and reporting skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of PLICS and SLR
- Experience In Budgetary Control & Financial Modelling
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Finalist or Newly Qualified member of CCAB.
- Previous experience in NHS Financial Management
- Well grounded understanding and financial knowledge
- Strong IT and reporting skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of PLICS and SLR
- Experience In Budgetary Control & Financial Modelling
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).
