Job summary
Do you want to join a dynamic award winning finance team who are towards excellence level 3 accredited who will support you to develop your career? If yes, then this could be the role for you!
Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for high calibre accountant to join their Finance Directorate.
We are looking to recruit a qualified band 7. The post holder will be a self-motivated Financial Advisor who can support all financial aspects within the Division.
We are looking for an individual with the drive to succeed who can work effectively with clinical leaders and managers. The role is responsible for providing financial support and assistance to the Senior Business Partner assisting in the delivery of a financial advisory service to the Division and its Clinical Business Units / Specialty Business Units.
Main duties of the job
To act as the nominated Financial Advisor within the Division/Directorates aligned to the team you work within. The Financial Advisor role involves leadership, co-ordination and evaluation of the staffing resource and work produced within the team. An essential part of the role is communicating and suggesting improvements to working practices, processes and skills gaps found in any of the team members.
To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others.
To investigate highly complex enquiries providing assistance & advice as required and contributes to corporate reporting/providing strategic/business planning advice.
To ensure that all statutory/NHS accounts & returns represent a true and fair view and meet financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.
About us
The Trust has a turnover of £470m and employs over 7,000 staff. This is a chance for the successful candidate to utilise personal and professional skills to their full extent in this challenging and fast moving environment.
The post will be based at the newly refurbished Finance Department at Lingmell House, Chorley which is located close to Chorley Town Centre and its amenities and within 2 miles of the M61 junction 8 however there will be a requirement to attend the Royal Preston site which is within 2 miles of junction 32 of the M6 motorway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will drive the month end, budget and forecast processes, ensuring that figures are accurate and processes are robust. There will also be involvement in Business Cases, Efficiency (PET/CIP) schemes and working with the Division on their Service Line Reporting position. The post holder will be required to present the financial position at Directorate meetings and to deputise for the Senior Financial Advisor at Clinical Business Unit and Divisional meetings.
The post holder will be a CCAB or CIMA member and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.The post requires exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, coupled with a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. The post holder will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking. Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will drive the month end, budget and forecast processes, ensuring that figures are accurate and processes are robust. There will also be involvement in Business Cases, Efficiency (PET/CIP) schemes and working with the Division on their Service Line Reporting position. The post holder will be required to present the financial position at Directorate meetings and to deputise for the Senior Financial Advisor at Clinical Business Unit and Divisional meetings.
The post holder will be a CCAB or CIMA member and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.The post requires exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, coupled with a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. The post holder will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking. Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA member Knowledge, experience and expertise in a finance management role
- Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Desirable
- Management development related qualification
Knowlege and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
- Acute Sector experience
- Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
- Detailed understanding & knowledge of Financial and Accounting Procedures
- Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
Desirable
- NHSI Reporting experience
- Proven track record in a staff management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA member Knowledge, experience and expertise in a finance management role
- Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Desirable
- Management development related qualification
Knowlege and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
- Acute Sector experience
- Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
- Detailed understanding & knowledge of Financial and Accounting Procedures
- Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
Desirable
- NHSI Reporting experience
- Proven track record in a staff management
Additional information
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).
