Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the strategic development and smooth operational running of the general ledger financial systems, all other finance systems, system modules and all associated feeder systems including procurement. Providing support and technical expertise for the present and future system developments, solutions and procurements within finance and associated areas.
Ensure the financial integrity of the financial ledgers by developing and maintaining appropriate systems access and security including awareness of cyber events where externally hosted.
Manage the Finance Systems team and ensuring that they provide high quality support and communication to system users within a timely manner. This role combines IT/Systems specialist knowledge with accounting knowledge and experience.
Develop processes, systems and methodologies to support the timely production of a variety of performance reports and have responsibility for ensuring that the reports correctly reflect the income and expenditure status of the Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CCAB)
- Masters or equivalent in Finance or IT related subjects
- Expert knowledge of computerised ledger systems - Advanced eFinancials Finance systems
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience with particular emphasis on system implementation
- Experience of Reporting Requirements and Data Analysis
- Must be able to set and negotiate priorities for themselves and others, and subsequently programme workload to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing
Desirable
- NHS Accounting experience
- eFinancials experience
- Oracle / SQL experience
- Knowledge of Unix based system
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral.
- Able to explain highly complex financial information to non finance managers
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to translate complex financial requirements into IT solutions
- Able to concentrate for long periods when analysing data and information with strong attention to detail
- Ability to mange a diverse set of contact relationships, and conflicting priorities is essential.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexible and able mange workload to ensure delivery of both regular commitment and the support of Trust wide initiatives.
- Ability and desire to learn new skills
- Have the ability to work autonomously and to work well in a team.
- Capable of working under pressure to strict timescales
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CCAB)
- Masters or equivalent in Finance or IT related subjects
- Expert knowledge of computerised ledger systems - Advanced eFinancials Finance systems
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience with particular emphasis on system implementation
- Experience of Reporting Requirements and Data Analysis
- Must be able to set and negotiate priorities for themselves and others, and subsequently programme workload to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing
Desirable
- NHS Accounting experience
- eFinancials experience
- Oracle / SQL experience
- Knowledge of Unix based system
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral.
- Able to explain highly complex financial information to non finance managers
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to translate complex financial requirements into IT solutions
- Able to concentrate for long periods when analysing data and information with strong attention to detail
- Ability to mange a diverse set of contact relationships, and conflicting priorities is essential.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexible and able mange workload to ensure delivery of both regular commitment and the support of Trust wide initiatives.
- Ability and desire to learn new skills
- Have the ability to work autonomously and to work well in a team.
- Capable of working under pressure to strict timescales
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).
