Job summary
**This is maternity leave cover for a development post therefore can be recruited as a Band 4 or Band 5 Senior Divisional Finance Advisor (SDFA)** Please see both Job Descriptions to ensure you understand the roles and criteria for both bands**
Applicants with the relevant experience and qualifications will be considered for the Band 5 SDFA role.
Secondment Opportunity! - Secondments would also be considered for this role. Those looking to apply as a secondment are strongly advised to seek support from existing line managers prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is confident and ambitious to begin or further their career and knowledge in NHS Finance. Working alongside a fantastic team of Management and Divisional Accountants, we are looking for an individual who can use their initiative, be courageous and proactive, to support the division and its budget holders.
Due to the pandemic, there have been many challenges our resilient finance team have had to face and we are looking for someone with self awareness, excellent communication and relationship building skills to join our finance family. These skills will be heavily relied on as our department works in an agile manner, so new team members will need to have the ability to build some relationships with the team and division whilst working from home in this remote manner.
About us
The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and winning numerous national awards including HFMA, embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team.
Our accreditation displays our commitment to being a leading-edge Finance Function, supporting the wider improvement of the North West finance system and influencing local and national strategy.
We provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.
We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time.
With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff, you will receive plenty of discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See both Job Descriptions and Personal Spec for role
- Producing and assisting in the development of accurate monthly budgetary and associated information
- Reporting to the Divisional Accountant upon the monthly performance of a range of designated budgets highlighting any significant movements.
- Advising, supporting and being a point of contact to budget managers within the Trust.
- Providing accurate advice and detail in relation to ESR and act as a point of contact to the Department.
- Assisting the Finance Analyst with internal training.
- Support Innovation and the Finance Continuous Improvement Agenda in day to day working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See both Job Descriptions and Personal Spec for role
- Producing and assisting in the development of accurate monthly budgetary and associated information
- Reporting to the Divisional Accountant upon the monthly performance of a range of designated budgets highlighting any significant movements.
- Advising, supporting and being a point of contact to budget managers within the Trust.
- Providing accurate advice and detail in relation to ESR and act as a point of contact to the Department.
- Assisting the Finance Analyst with internal training.
- Support Innovation and the Finance Continuous Improvement Agenda in day to day working.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- AAT Member / Degree / CCAB Certificate level accountancy qualification
- Extensive experience in using all Microsoft Office programmes.
- Able to use Microsoft excel to an advanced level.
- Experience of working within a finance department. Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures.
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of SQL
- Experience of working in a management accounting role
- Experience of training and supporting others
- power BI
- Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems.
Personal skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills. Able to prioritise, investigate analyse, interpret and resolve a wide range of financial queries.
- Demonstrable experience of interpreting data & report writing. Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention.
Desirable
- Experience of communicating Financial matters with non-finance professionals
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours. (Flexi-time in operation)
- Able to work from home and on site.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- AAT Member / Degree / CCAB Certificate level accountancy qualification
- Extensive experience in using all Microsoft Office programmes.
- Able to use Microsoft excel to an advanced level.
- Experience of working within a finance department. Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures.
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of SQL
- Experience of working in a management accounting role
- Experience of training and supporting others
- power BI
- Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems.
Personal skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills. Able to prioritise, investigate analyse, interpret and resolve a wide range of financial queries.
- Demonstrable experience of interpreting data & report writing. Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention.
Desirable
- Experience of communicating Financial matters with non-finance professionals
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours. (Flexi-time in operation)
- Able to work from home and on site.
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).
