Job summary
Would you like to work for a dynamic and forward thinking Finance Team? Would you like to join one of the handful or organisations in the NW to be FSD Level 3 accredited? Then this could be the role for you!
The Finance Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS FT are FSD Level 3 accredited and have a fantastic culture of continuous improvement, innovation, staff development with a focus on health and wellbeing. We have a flexible and generous agile working policy. Our finance team are really welcoming and supportive of each other and we have some great fun with staff away days and outside work events. We are looking for individuals who share our values to come and make a difference and support delivery of the Trusts Financial Strategy, Knowing the Business.
We are looking to recruit a qualified Band 8a to provide support to our current Corporate and Estates Division. The post holder will be a self-motivated Senior Financial Advisor who can support all financial aspects of the Trust's Divisional finance responsibilities. The post holder will be a CCAB or CIMA member or finalist and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Head of Financial Advice in the delivery of a financial advisory service to the Corporate and Estates Divisions and to deputise for them where necessary.
You 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/CIP schemes and working with the Division on their Service Line Reporting position.
They will present the financial position at Directorate meetings and lead on provision of the financial advice service to the division, ensuring that it manages its resources within budget and strives to improve financial performance whilst delivering a qualitative service.
Responsibilities include investigating & advising on highly complex business management issues to improve financial awareness, performance, and to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of the Division.
You will be responsible for the management and performance of a Divisional Financial Advice Team to support the divisions.
You will have exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, coupled with a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. You will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking. Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
About us
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
The post is currently based at Preston Business Centre which is within 2 miles of junction 32 of the M6 motorway.Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. An interview is guaranteed to any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively develop internal relationships and work with Divisional leads, Directorate leads, Transformation Director & team, Financial Advisors and key stakeholders, ensuring full clinical and non-clinical engagement.
To be responsible for own continual professional development and that of all direct reports. To be actively engaged in developing staff within the team and providing training & support to operational managers on financial issues.
Take the lead within the Division to develop and maintain service line reporting in ensuring that income and costs are appropriately allocated to speciality/departmental level.
Effectively maintain the budgetary control system to enable the Directorates and the Trust to achieve its income and expenditure targets
Take the lead for the Division in advising and recommending alternative courses of action to improve financial performance. Ensure the financial advisory service is efficient and effective.
Produce achievable financial plans for the Division in conjunction with the operational managers and inform the Assistant Finance Director of the implications.
Produce realistic forecast income and expenditure positions for the Division in conjunction and agreement with the divisional Director. Provide information to the division to ensure corrective actions are agreed for any deviations from plan.
Provide overall management and supervision to all activities undertaken within the Divisional Financial Advice Team so that services are provided in an efficient manner consistent with necessary timescales
Deputise for the Assistant Finance Director or Deputy Head of Financial Advice in his or her absence as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To actively develop internal relationships and work with Divisional leads, Directorate leads, Transformation Director & team, Financial Advisors and key stakeholders, ensuring full clinical and non-clinical engagement.
To be responsible for own continual professional development and that of all direct reports. To be actively engaged in developing staff within the team and providing training & support to operational managers on financial issues.
Take the lead within the Division to develop and maintain service line reporting in ensuring that income and costs are appropriately allocated to speciality/departmental level.
Effectively maintain the budgetary control system to enable the Directorates and the Trust to achieve its income and expenditure targets
Take the lead for the Division in advising and recommending alternative courses of action to improve financial performance. Ensure the financial advisory service is efficient and effective.
Produce achievable financial plans for the Division in conjunction with the operational managers and inform the Assistant Finance Director of the implications.
Produce realistic forecast income and expenditure positions for the Division in conjunction and agreement with the divisional Director. Provide information to the division to ensure corrective actions are agreed for any deviations from plan.
Provide overall management and supervision to all activities undertaken within the Divisional Financial Advice Team so that services are provided in an efficient manner consistent with necessary timescales
Deputise for the Assistant Finance Director or Deputy Head of Financial Advice in his or her absence as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified
- Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
- Proven track record in a staff management and leadership role
- Extensive experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified
- Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
- Proven track record in a staff management and leadership role
- Extensive experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
Desirable
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).
