Finance Manager

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as the Finance Manager supporting a Clinical Directorate.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

The Finance Manager provides first-line financial management support and advice to Directors and Budget Managers, andwill be a member of the Directorate Senior Management Team and a member of the Senior Finance Team.

We are looking for someone who will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide financial performance management and business planning information relating to the Directorate activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Clinical Director and Operational Director in preparing the directorates business plan, ensuring cost pressures and service changes are identified and resourced appropriately.
To contribute to the Trust's annual and longer term financial strategy and business planning process.
To manage and oversee the provision of timely and accurate financial management information, analysis and advice used for performance monitoring and decision-making.
To develop the use of information technology as a means of recording and disseminating information to service users.
To lead on developing and maintaining professional standards within the Finance Department and to actively seek and encourage feedback from users of financial services to enable continuous improvement plans to be implemented.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

421-LTUC-0792A-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for the details of the main responsibilities of this exciting opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for the details of the main responsibilities of this exciting opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant
Evidence of ongoing professional or personal development; e.g. Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

At least 4 years experience in a financial management role.
Experience of staff management
Presentation of financial and non-financial information
Training of finance & non-finance staff
Financial systems experience Oracle/Smartview
Experience of benchmarking, including the use of reference costs/SLR

Desirable

Experience in a senior management position delivering strategic financial advice.
Significant financial management experience in the NHS
Representing finance at Directorate Board meetings
Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant
Evidence of ongoing professional or personal development; e.g. Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

At least 4 years experience in a financial management role.
Experience of staff management
Presentation of financial and non-financial information
Training of finance & non-finance staff
Financial systems experience Oracle/Smartview
Experience of benchmarking, including the use of reference costs/SLR

Desirable

Experience in a senior management position delivering strategic financial advice.
Significant financial management experience in the NHS
Representing finance at Directorate Board meetings
Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).