Job Description

• Direct line management and responsibility for staff within the capital accounting team.
• To ensure performance management and appraisal systems are in place for all line managed staff.
• To recruit staff, as appropriate, chairing recruitment panels, as necessary.
• Lead and develop the finance teams, with accountability for the effective deployment of human, financial and physical resources.
• Provide leadership and development for Finance staff in the Trust
• Identify, develop and implement appropriate education, training and development programmes to support implementation and integration of strategy/programme to sustain long term success.
• Plan and organize the workload of the department with regard to a strict timetable for the completion of all monthly / annual reporting requirements.
• Lead responsibility in the management of the Trust’s capital programme under the leadership of the Head of Financial Accounts and the Deputy Head of Financial Accounts, including facilitating Public Dividend Capital drawdowns and making returns in relation to the capital programme to respective stakeholders on behalf of the Trust.
• Liaise with the Finance Manager (Financial Accounting) on the development of the Trusts detailed Cash Flow and Statement of Financial Position, and the production of forecast information covering a 5 year period to form the basis of the Annual Plan submission to Monitor. 
• Prepare monthly capital and lease accounting information for senior management
• Undertake detailed variance analysis of highly complex financial information against plan, and liaise with the Deputy Head of Financial Accounting over any issues of a confidential / contentious nature
• Prepare forecast financial information on a regular basis, on the basis of both financial and service knowledge
• Responsible for the provision of information to support the production of monthly/quarterly financial return to NHSI (independent regulator of Foundation Trust’s) for all financial accounting matters, and the co-ordination of capital reporting with the Trusts system partners
• Undertake in-depth analysis of complex financial positions and exercise judgement against a range of options for further action, taking into account the constant changes taking place within the wider NHS environment
• Take a lead in the future development of the department, in order to improve financial information produced and processes undertaken
• Analyze and interpret highly complex financial information, and identify any potential impact on financial risk and future decisions of the Trust
• Ensure the department maintains a system of on-the-job training, and that all staff are supported in their development.
• Liaise with Trust Auditors to facilitate the audit of the annual accounts during interim and final audits.
• Use of software to allow financial monitoring and reporting using advanced skills in a variety of computer packages
• Plan and organize systems and processes to validate accounting information produced by the department
• Interrogate the financial system, by writing system reports and reconciliations
• Ensure that appropriate data collection systems are in place or established to ensure that all financial transactions can be audited and SFI requirements can be met
• Develop new financial policies for the department or Trust as required
• Act as an authorized signatory for banking arrangements, and internal processes
• Represent the Trust as required, at internal and external meetings
• Keep up to date of all developments in accounting guidelines, and ensure these are interpreted and implemented correctly within the department
• Undertake any other duties which may be delegated or assigned appropriate to the grade
• Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
• To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage
• To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
• To provide management supervision where appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities