Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic finance professional to support and lead a financial management team.
We are looking for an individual with previous financial management experience in a complex organisation, who is enthusiastic, innovative and keen to work to develop services and support the provision of a high quality financial management service to both clinical and non-clinical teams.
The Trust has annual revenues of £1,150m and consists of 7 Clinical Management Groups (CMGs) and 9 Corporate Directorates. We are advertising for a Band 8b role which will be supporting a large CMG.
Responsible to the Group Head of Financial Management, this post will act as the primary financial link to their CMG, advising on all relevant matters, supporting delivery of financial and non-financial targets. The post is essential to supporting operational delivery and ongoing financial planning. Candidates will work closely with clinical and non-clinical CMG team members as well as the wider finance team and the Trust's senior management team.
The Finance service at UHL is embarking on a staff led improvement programme to drive forward changes in culture, behaviours and outcomes for staff working within the service and this post holder is expected to play their part in embedding and monitoring these changes.
For further details or an informal discussion please contact:
Hayley Turner, Group Head of Financial Management on
hayley.turner@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to support one of the following areas (referred to subsequently as the 'Operational Area'):
- A single CMG
- Estates and Facilities Directorate
- Corporate Directorates
Responsibility for ensuring a robust, high performing and sustainable financial performance function is delivered to the Trust for the Operational Area.
The post-holder will be a vital and integral member of the Operational Area Board and participate fully in the agendas, not just on financial matters. They will provide expert strategic financial advice to the Board members and to relevant Executive members.
To provide a comprehensive financial advisory and planning service to key Operational Area staff supporting them in their role in managing resources efficiently and flexibly. To be responsible for ensuring rigorous financial control is implemented and controlled across the Operational Area.
The post holder will be required to deliver and analyse wide-ranging aspects of financial monitoring. They will provide financial reports and forecasts reflecting the performance of the Operational Area, and will highlight remedial action where appropriate. They will be the sole gatekeeper of financial information relating to the achievement of cost savings target to the Assistant Director of Financial Planning and Analysis/Group Head of Financial Management. The information they provide will also form the basis of external reporting to NHSE/I.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one teamThis is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Advising the Operational Area on the implications of financial strategy & policy.
- To take the lead responsibility for reporting a robust in year and forecast year end position for the Operational Area, at all levels, reporting financial information to the Operational Area as well as to individual budget holders.
- To ensure the operation and communication of effective variance analysis and investigation of factors causing movements, influencing and agreeing with managers the level of control action to be taken.
- To ensure that Operational Area proposals for efficiency/productivity schemes are robust and that savings achieved are monitored and reported.
- To be the Operational Areas Accountable Officer for the Better Payment Policy target.
- Co-ordination of annual planning process for the Operational Area within the overall Trust financial framework.
- Apply appropriate costing methodologies, in accordance with best practice, to the provision of operational management information, business cases and statutory information requirements (including Private Patient and other tariffs). Introduce and co-ordinate, as required, financial flow agenda requirements.
- Co-ordinates available performance monitoring information for the Operational Area, advising on the financial implications of activity variances at commissioner level.
- Monitor and report on the financial aspects of the contracts relevant to the Operational Area.
- To provide professional representation for the Operational Area (as appropriate) in the implementation of service line reporting/management and patient level costing. T
- To ensure the continuous development and application of IM&T solutions to improve financial information.
- Provide support to statutory reporting requirements through the provision of supporting information for the Operational Area, for both income and expenditure and balance sheet entries, together with other returns as required.
- Provision of financial briefing to Operational Area Boards, and attendance at senior management and executive forums as required.
- Provision of financial input to business cases, applying appropriate financial appraisal techniques to both capital and revenue issues.
- Responsibility for the day to day line management of staffing, including recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, sickness and absence management, training and delegation.
- Ensuring that audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented.
- Provision to the Operational Area of appropriate advice concerning all aspects of financial control (SFIs, SOs etc), probity and stewardship, charitable funds guidelines and VAT principles and regulations.
- To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education as required, supported by regular PDP.
- The post holder will support the development, maintenance and review of financial procedures and policies.
- The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems.
- The post holder will be expected to take part, and in some instances lead, on a number of NHS modernisation initiatives.
- The post holder will work within a rotational programme which may mean a change in responsibility periodically.
- To participate in Trust committees and meetings as appropriate.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Advising the Operational Area on the implications of financial strategy & policy.
- To take the lead responsibility for reporting a robust in year and forecast year end position for the Operational Area, at all levels, reporting financial information to the Operational Area as well as to individual budget holders.
- To ensure the operation and communication of effective variance analysis and investigation of factors causing movements, influencing and agreeing with managers the level of control action to be taken.
- To ensure that Operational Area proposals for efficiency/productivity schemes are robust and that savings achieved are monitored and reported.
- To be the Operational Areas Accountable Officer for the Better Payment Policy target.
- Co-ordination of annual planning process for the Operational Area within the overall Trust financial framework.
- Apply appropriate costing methodologies, in accordance with best practice, to the provision of operational management information, business cases and statutory information requirements (including Private Patient and other tariffs). Introduce and co-ordinate, as required, financial flow agenda requirements.
- Co-ordinates available performance monitoring information for the Operational Area, advising on the financial implications of activity variances at commissioner level.
- Monitor and report on the financial aspects of the contracts relevant to the Operational Area.
- To provide professional representation for the Operational Area (as appropriate) in the implementation of service line reporting/management and patient level costing. T
- To ensure the continuous development and application of IM&T solutions to improve financial information.
- Provide support to statutory reporting requirements through the provision of supporting information for the Operational Area, for both income and expenditure and balance sheet entries, together with other returns as required.
- Provision of financial briefing to Operational Area Boards, and attendance at senior management and executive forums as required.
- Provision of financial input to business cases, applying appropriate financial appraisal techniques to both capital and revenue issues.
- Responsibility for the day to day line management of staffing, including recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, sickness and absence management, training and delegation.
- Ensuring that audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented.
- Provision to the Operational Area of appropriate advice concerning all aspects of financial control (SFIs, SOs etc), probity and stewardship, charitable funds guidelines and VAT principles and regulations.
- To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education as required, supported by regular PDP.
- The post holder will support the development, maintenance and review of financial procedures and policies.
- The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems.
- The post holder will be expected to take part, and in some instances lead, on a number of NHS modernisation initiatives.
- The post holder will work within a rotational programme which may mean a change in responsibility periodically.
- To participate in Trust committees and meetings as appropriate.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think strategically reflecting wider organisational priorities and performance
- Able to work on own initiative
- Expert theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Demonstrable evidence of working in high volume context, delivering outcomes
- Demonstrates resilience, confidence and self-belief
- Tactful, diplomatic and acts with complete integrity at all times
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; incl Microsoft, GL applications.
- Creative, innovative and visionary mind-set
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body plus equivalent, further specialist training and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development and a commitment to ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience or relevant working experience covering the full range of responsibilities of a senior financial professional
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation with a track record of delivery
- Maximises the use information management and technology to improve efficiency and data quality Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Demonstrable evidence of delivery against stretching and challenging objectives
- Evidence of extensive line management responsibility ensuring teams deliver to their maximum potential and performance is managed to achieve organisational goals
- Experience of reference costing/Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
Communication
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members
- Able to engage and inspire others
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven ability to think logically and solve highly complex problems involving complex data and multiple stakeholders
- Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to adapt working practices and approaches as a result of internally or externally driven change
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
- Can demonstrate commercial acumen in the delivery of key objectives
- Has the ambition to succeed
- Take responsibility for own personal development
- Demonstrates a commitment to UHL's and the wide NHS values
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think strategically reflecting wider organisational priorities and performance
- Able to work on own initiative
- Expert theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Demonstrable evidence of working in high volume context, delivering outcomes
- Demonstrates resilience, confidence and self-belief
- Tactful, diplomatic and acts with complete integrity at all times
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; incl Microsoft, GL applications.
- Creative, innovative and visionary mind-set
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body plus equivalent, further specialist training and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development and a commitment to ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience or relevant working experience covering the full range of responsibilities of a senior financial professional
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation with a track record of delivery
- Maximises the use information management and technology to improve efficiency and data quality Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Demonstrable evidence of delivery against stretching and challenging objectives
- Evidence of extensive line management responsibility ensuring teams deliver to their maximum potential and performance is managed to achieve organisational goals
- Experience of reference costing/Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
Communication
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members
- Able to engage and inspire others
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven ability to think logically and solve highly complex problems involving complex data and multiple stakeholders
- Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to adapt working practices and approaches as a result of internally or externally driven change
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
- Can demonstrate commercial acumen in the delivery of key objectives
- Has the ambition to succeed
- Take responsibility for own personal development
- Demonstrates a commitment to UHL's and the wide NHS values
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
- Vehicle Licence Holder
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).
