Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic finance professional to join the Financial Management Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the provision of effective, high quality financial information for the Clinical Service Units, undertaking complex financial analyses and investigating complex queries.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be almost or recently qualified along with demonstrable relevant experience in a related field of expertise. Participation in continuing professional development will be expected.
The role offers significant opportunities for personal development as many aspects of the job involve building relationships and developing a deep understanding of the business of a range of complex hospital services. The department also aims to develop individuals through active involvement in Future Focused Finance and HFMA programmes.
Since the start of the pandemic the department has operated a popular hybrid working system with staff working flexibly both from home and, less frequently, in the office when necessary.
Main duties of the job
This job description covers a distinct post within the Financial Management department.
The main purpose of this post is to support the Finance Manager in the provision of timely and accurate financial information and advice.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Progression towards a CCAB professional accountancy qualification, evidence of further education in relevant discipline or a minimum of 3 years relevant financial experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Desirable
- Full CCAB accountancy qualification
- Advanced ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance role.
Desirable
- Staff management experience
- Experience in NHS financial management environment
Skills
Essential
- High level numeracy skills, competent in processing and interpreting figures
- Experience of developing financial performance reporting systems and of monitoring financial performance.
- Meeting deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written having the ability to dissect and analyse information and present these in a number of different mediums
Desirable
- Ability to use other windows packages such as Word, Power-point and Excel
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation
- Understanding and good working knowledge of financial software packages, particularly the General Ledger
Desirable
- Understanding and good working knowledge of Oracle financial software package
- Understanding of Future Focussed Finance and the benefits gained through accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Progression towards a CCAB professional accountancy qualification, evidence of further education in relevant discipline or a minimum of 3 years relevant financial experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development and seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Desirable
- Full CCAB accountancy qualification
- Advanced ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance role.
Desirable
- Staff management experience
- Experience in NHS financial management environment
Skills
Essential
- High level numeracy skills, competent in processing and interpreting figures
- Experience of developing financial performance reporting systems and of monitoring financial performance.
- Meeting deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written having the ability to dissect and analyse information and present these in a number of different mediums
Desirable
- Ability to use other windows packages such as Word, Power-point and Excel
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation
- Understanding and good working knowledge of financial software packages, particularly the General Ledger
Desirable
- Understanding and good working knowledge of Oracle financial software package
- Understanding of Future Focussed Finance and the benefits gained through accreditation
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).
