Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Management Accountant providing Care group management teams with a high quality comprehensive financial advisory service. Advising the Care group management teams, covering support services and corporate budgets, on the implications of financial strategy and policy.
This is a great time to join the Trust as we look to implement our recently refreshed clinical and supporting strategies to guide us forward into future years of partnership working and taking the lead in developing services and care for children, young people and their families. More than ever we are looking for closer working with clinical/corporate teams as the Trust rolls out its Value Improvement Programme with a view of how, jointly, we can look to maximise the quality and value of the services we provide.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can make a difference to work alongside our dedicated Finance team, supporting the senior management team in building an inclusive and diverse workplace, as well as supporting the Trust in achieving our strategic aims.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as part of the Care Group management team, identifying and challenging on financial issues and providing support to help them make informed decisions about their activities and strategy - so that they are aligned with Trust objectives and the Trust financial plan.
- Lead on elements of forecasting the year-end financial positions, and development of complex financial plans and strategies to support Care Groups to achieve organisational goals.
- Oversee the Trusts Vacancy Control process for the Care Group/Service Area
- Provide expertise to the Care Group on wide ranging aspects of financial monitoring,
- Support Care Groups in the production of Business cases through analysis of complex scenarios.
- Oversee the production of monthly budget reports and prepare financial action plans where variance is identified.
- Support the Finance Business partner and Head of Financial Management with any central reporting responsibilities, delegating tasks to members of the team.
- Work with Care Groups to develop efficiency schemes, identifying areas to target, testing plans and ensuring delivery.
- Line manage the trainee management accountant, including responsibility for wellbeing, appraisal, mandatory training, performance and attendance at work
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CCAB qualified/Finalist
- Degree in Accounting/Finance related field
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a financial management function in a large and complex organisation
- Experience with using different accounting software
- Experience in preparing and analysing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with and advising senior leaders
- Experience of liaising and working with Commissioners / NHSE
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
- A wide and specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Be able to demonstrate technical expertise in financial matters following legislation and finance policies
- Ability to provide advice and guidance on the principles of budgetary control and reporting and explain complex information to non specialists.
- Ability to manage an extensive and complex workload efficiently
- Effective and strong financial management and financial planning skills
- Negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to problem solve
- Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions relating to non-routine tasks without seeking approval from managers
Desirable
- Knowledge of current key NHSE policies and priorities and their impact on role/Trust.
- A clear understanding of the financial regime within the NHS and be able to articulate them to non-financial colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Has a flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members
- Commitment to personal/professional/team development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CCAB qualified/Finalist
- Degree in Accounting/Finance related field
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a financial management function in a large and complex organisation
- Experience with using different accounting software
- Experience in preparing and analysing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with and advising senior leaders
- Experience of liaising and working with Commissioners / NHSE
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
- A wide and specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Be able to demonstrate technical expertise in financial matters following legislation and finance policies
- Ability to provide advice and guidance on the principles of budgetary control and reporting and explain complex information to non specialists.
- Ability to manage an extensive and complex workload efficiently
- Effective and strong financial management and financial planning skills
- Negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to problem solve
- Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions relating to non-routine tasks without seeking approval from managers
Desirable
- Knowledge of current key NHSE policies and priorities and their impact on role/Trust.
- A clear understanding of the financial regime within the NHS and be able to articulate them to non-financial colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Has a flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members
- Commitment to personal/professional/team development
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).
