Job summary
We are looking for an
experienced Finance Lead to provide timely and accurate financial insights to
our leadership team, manage our financial processes and help us to make well
informed strategic decisions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the central point for financial management spanning all facets of the organisation. The main responsibilities will be:
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
- Ensure programme budgets spends are kept in line with the forecast budgets
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
- Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
- Liaise with the appointed bookkeepers and accountants on all issues of a financial nature
- In conjunction with the above, ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, invoicing, pension and HMRC payments
- Deal with any staff queries relating to their pay, pension, tax or benefits in conjunction with HR, book keepers and accountants
About us
Greenwich Health is
the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough and have a not-for-profit ethos, meaning
we can reinvest all of our surplus into developing our staff, our organisation
and to support our local GP Practices in being sustainable for the future. We
are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building
resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work
to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population.
Why work for Greenwich Health?
- We are a local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.
- We have a not-for-profit ethos which means any surplus is reinvested into developing the business, developing our staff, and supporting our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future.
- We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including:
o NHS Pension
o Occupational sickness pay entitlement
o Counselling services
o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare
- We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder will be the central point for financial management spanning all facets of the organisation. The main responsibilities will be:
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
- Ensure programme budgets spends are kept in line with the forecast budgets
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
- Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
- Liaise with the appointed bookkeepers and accountants on all issues of a financial nature
- In conjunction with the above, ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, invoicing, pension and HMRC payments
- Deal with any staff queries relating to their pay, pension, tax or benefits in conjunction with HR, book keepers and accountants
- In conjunction with the company HR Lead, manage staff access to employee benefit or salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work, EV car scheme, private health insurance and any other schemes which may be made available from time to time
- Establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems
- Prepare regular financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
- Inform key strategic decisions and formulate business strategies
- Advise on the financial implications of business decisions
- Analyse financial performance and contribute to medium and long-term business planning and forecasts
- Provide SMT information required to effectively negotiate on major projects and contracts
- Offer professional judgement on financial matters and advise on ways to improve business performance
- Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
- Liaise with other function managers to put finances and accounts in context
- Handling highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way
Skills and Qualifications
Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources
Proven experience managing accounts for a large-scale commercial business
Strong IT skills with experience of using Xero
- A professional designation in accounting, such as CIMA ACA or ACCA
- A strong work ethic and problem solving attitude
- Excellent communication and people skills, ability to deal with employee queries and questions in a timely, personable and professional way
- Ability to support programme leads with budget management through reporting, advice and proactive financial controls whilst ensuring that quality of service is unaffected
- Sensitivity in handling confidential issues,
- Good oral and written communication and presentation skills,
- Experience with benefits, employee resources, pensions and employment laws and regulations
The ability to remain impartial
A lively and enquiring mind with a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
Organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder will be the central point for financial management spanning all facets of the organisation. The main responsibilities will be:
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
- Ensure programme budgets spends are kept in line with the forecast budgets
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
- Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
- Liaise with the appointed bookkeepers and accountants on all issues of a financial nature
- In conjunction with the above, ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, invoicing, pension and HMRC payments
- Deal with any staff queries relating to their pay, pension, tax or benefits in conjunction with HR, book keepers and accountants
- In conjunction with the company HR Lead, manage staff access to employee benefit or salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work, EV car scheme, private health insurance and any other schemes which may be made available from time to time
- Establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems
- Prepare regular financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
- Inform key strategic decisions and formulate business strategies
- Advise on the financial implications of business decisions
- Analyse financial performance and contribute to medium and long-term business planning and forecasts
- Provide SMT information required to effectively negotiate on major projects and contracts
- Offer professional judgement on financial matters and advise on ways to improve business performance
- Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
- Liaise with other function managers to put finances and accounts in context
- Handling highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way
Skills and Qualifications
Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources
Proven experience managing accounts for a large-scale commercial business
Strong IT skills with experience of using Xero
- A professional designation in accounting, such as CIMA ACA or ACCA
- A strong work ethic and problem solving attitude
- Excellent communication and people skills, ability to deal with employee queries and questions in a timely, personable and professional way
- Ability to support programme leads with budget management through reporting, advice and proactive financial controls whilst ensuring that quality of service is unaffected
- Sensitivity in handling confidential issues,
- Good oral and written communication and presentation skills,
- Experience with benefits, employee resources, pensions and employment laws and regulations
The ability to remain impartial
A lively and enquiring mind with a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
Organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification in financial management
- CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification
Desirable
- MSc/MBa in a relevant field
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in a relevant finance role
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Eye For Business. Knowledge of functional elements which are important for business profitability in order to influence, drive and positively impact business result
- High proficiency and enthusiasm for complex problem solving applying financial modelling and analysis, including advanced Excel and experience working on Xero
Personal Skills
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to design and present analysis in a concise manner
- Have the ability to work both autonomously and with finance/non-finance partners
- Takes ownership of the accuracy, reliability and relevance of the reporting and analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification in financial management
- CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification
Desirable
- MSc/MBa in a relevant field
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in a relevant finance role
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Eye For Business. Knowledge of functional elements which are important for business profitability in order to influence, drive and positively impact business result
- High proficiency and enthusiasm for complex problem solving applying financial modelling and analysis, including advanced Excel and experience working on Xero
Personal Skills
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to design and present analysis in a concise manner
- Have the ability to work both autonomously and with finance/non-finance partners
- Takes ownership of the accuracy, reliability and relevance of the reporting and analysis
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.
