Job summary
The post holder will provide senior oversight and financial leadership to Care Groups or Finance Leadership Team and the Out of Area budget.
The post holder will have highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of management accounts and NHS finance and will be expected to deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance on any management accounts and contract finance matters.
The post holder will support and deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance in the analysis and reporting of the Trusts monthly and year-end position. This will include the analysis and reporting on of key measures such as CIP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as the senior financial advisor to Care Groups ot Senior Finance Leadership Team. This will involve: Overseeing and providing senior finance advice on any financial matters relating to Care Groups or Contract Income including financial planning, business cases, tenders, CIP plans. Line managing the associated finance staff. Overseeing and advising the Trusts finance managers in redesigning budgets ensuring they are kept up-to-date and engaged in plans for the services they cover. Overseeing and advising finance managers on the detailed financial assessment and costing of CIP schemes, transformation plans, service redesign. Provide positive challenge and professional support to operational colleagues to ensure that clinical services and pathways and corporate services are an efficient use of resources. Use sophisticated costing tools to analyse the service line cost base of services.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified accountant - CCAB with post qualification experience/training. (CCAB is equivalent to masters level qualification)
Desirable
- Graduate
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level, liaising with Directors and other senior managers.
- Experience of Managing staff
- Experience of working with external commissioners
- Experience of preparing the financial elements of business cases and as well as undertaking the financial and economic appraisal of complex and high value business cases
Desirable
- Appropriate demonstrable post qualification experience
- Experience of negotiating with external commissioners
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the financial regimes within the NHS, including NHS costing principles and current accounting standards as they apply to the NHS
- Demonstrate technical expertise in a senior accountancy role/ on financial matters
- Good understanding of the principles of budgetary control and reporting
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS England policies and priorities and their application
- Knowledge of National currency and pricing development
- Demonstrate technical expertise in senior accountancy role/ on financial matters within the NHS
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex and technical issues to non finance colleagues, in a clear, concise and understandable way
- Ability to manage a varied diverse workload and competing priorities
- Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to meetings, including large groups of often senior nonfinance managers
- Confident to make effective contributions to meetings. Able to listen to others and willing to take on board their views
- Good financial management and financial planning skills, including scenario planning
- Strong analytical skills and ability to frequently deal with highly complex issues
- High level of proficiency in IT Skills and the development of spreadsheets (using Excel), word, e-mail & powerpoint presentations
- Ability to receive and use complex financial information constructively to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Competent in making presentations to finance and non - finance audiences
- Ability to lead and organise projects to deadline
Additional Requrements
Essential
- Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels, and with external contacts, including the handling of confidential/sensitive information
- Has a flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members when required
- Demonstrable experience of working effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to be self-motivated, use own initiative, setting own targets and goals
- Demonstrate continued personal and professional development and a commitment to team development. Be a positive team leader
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified accountant - CCAB with post qualification experience/training. (CCAB is equivalent to masters level qualification)
Desirable
- Graduate
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level, liaising with Directors and other senior managers.
- Experience of Managing staff
- Experience of working with external commissioners
- Experience of preparing the financial elements of business cases and as well as undertaking the financial and economic appraisal of complex and high value business cases
Desirable
- Appropriate demonstrable post qualification experience
- Experience of negotiating with external commissioners
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the financial regimes within the NHS, including NHS costing principles and current accounting standards as they apply to the NHS
- Demonstrate technical expertise in a senior accountancy role/ on financial matters
- Good understanding of the principles of budgetary control and reporting
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS England policies and priorities and their application
- Knowledge of National currency and pricing development
- Demonstrate technical expertise in senior accountancy role/ on financial matters within the NHS
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex and technical issues to non finance colleagues, in a clear, concise and understandable way
- Ability to manage a varied diverse workload and competing priorities
- Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to meetings, including large groups of often senior nonfinance managers
- Confident to make effective contributions to meetings. Able to listen to others and willing to take on board their views
- Good financial management and financial planning skills, including scenario planning
- Strong analytical skills and ability to frequently deal with highly complex issues
- High level of proficiency in IT Skills and the development of spreadsheets (using Excel), word, e-mail & powerpoint presentations
- Ability to receive and use complex financial information constructively to influence colleagues
Desirable
- Competent in making presentations to finance and non - finance audiences
- Ability to lead and organise projects to deadline
Additional Requrements
Essential
- Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels, and with external contacts, including the handling of confidential/sensitive information
- Has a flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members when required
- Demonstrable experience of working effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to be self-motivated, use own initiative, setting own targets and goals
- Demonstrate continued personal and professional development and a commitment to team development. Be a positive team leader
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).
