Job Description

To successfully apply, candidates should have recent Finance experience and be available to commit to a minimum of 5 months.

• Manage staff
• Ensure any budget changes are properly approved
• Ensure Month End Reporting adheres to timetable
• Lead the development and reporting of frequent financial KPIs and alert Division management of significant variances from targets
• Key support for the Head of Finance, working closely with Operational Leadership as well as staff at all levels of the organization
• Be a key contact with Partner Trust Financial Services for month end reporting
• Provide strong support to the Head of Finance during the Month End and Year End Close including
• Prepare and review journals and lead the reporting for the closing financial position
• Work directly with staff at all levels within the Divisions to support them in developing 18 month rolling forecasts and 3 year plans
• Provide analytical support throughout the Divisions to support effective management of resources
• Lead investigations on complex financial enquiries and ensuring appropriate assistance and advice is provided.
• Support and manage the monthly timetable and identify/report key risks and opportunities
• Maintain a schedule analyzing key items reconciling the year-on-year bridging items

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Have managed a (finance) team before