Job summary
To support the Head of Financial Management in the provision of a professional and comprehensive Financial Management service to the Trust.
To lead on the provision of comprehensive financial advice to the divisional management teams, and contribute to the business planning process and service developments.
The focus within this role is to use information (financial and non-financial) to make recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the divisional teams. Although the role is to provide financial expertise within a specific division, the Head of Finance for Neurology will also work across the Trust to deliver specific objectives. Skills in presentation of ideas and influencing others will be a key requirement.
The post holder must have demonstrable evidence and ability to lead independently extremely complex business cases and financial planning exercises.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all month end processes are completed for their division, including formal review of the monthly financial performance and year end forecast, and for presenting financial information at monthly performance reviews with the Divisional Management Teams.
The post holder will support the Head of Financial Management with month end reporting, internally to the executive team, externally to NHS Improvement and with the preparation of the year end statutory accounts.
Main duties of the job
1. Contribute to the expenditure element of the annual budget setting exercise ensuring it is completed within the agreed timescales: leading the effective, timely and accurate completion of budget setting including sign-off and reconciliation and ensuring appropriate working papers are maintained to meet audit requirements.
2. Contribute to the production of accurate and timely monthly reporting including a verified forecast outturn position agreed by senior managers within the Trust.
3. Contribute to the delivery against short and medium term objectives and develop robust KPIs for the management accounting service. This includes leading the team to ensure that services are delivered to maximise the cost effectiveness of resources as well as effectively responding to the needs of the Trust.
4. Deliver day to day financial services working together with staff from all relevant disciplines to ensure an integrated high quality service is provided to support decision making.
5. Provide expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of complex financial and business information.
6. Develop, implement and maintain robust systems in line with Standing Financial Instructions and professional standards.
7. Support the budget managers in the development of budgets and any business plans.
Further duties are included in the attached job description.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specificationdocument for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specificationdocument for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a CCAB qualification and be a current member of the respective institute
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience at a senior level
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style.
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of managing/providing support to cost improvement programmes
- Experienced in use of information management and technology
- Ability to provide and present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to gain co-operation and commitment from large and diverse groups of clinicians, managers and staff.
- Good understanding of N.H.S. policy and environment.
- Understanding of service re-design and improvement methodologies.
Desirable
- Exposure to SLR/SLM
- Exposure to development and management of Cost Improvement Programmes
- Evidence of interest in social and/or intellectual pursuits
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and levels.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at organisational and personal level.
- Proven ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
Desirable
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Other
Essential
- Ability to withstand pressure of work
- Ability to comply with the Trust's No Smoking Policy
Desirable
- Smart appearance and professional demeanour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a CCAB qualification and be a current member of the respective institute
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience at a senior level
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style.
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of managing/providing support to cost improvement programmes
- Experienced in use of information management and technology
- Ability to provide and present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to gain co-operation and commitment from large and diverse groups of clinicians, managers and staff.
- Good understanding of N.H.S. policy and environment.
- Understanding of service re-design and improvement methodologies.
Desirable
- Exposure to SLR/SLM
- Exposure to development and management of Cost Improvement Programmes
- Evidence of interest in social and/or intellectual pursuits
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and levels.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at organisational and personal level.
- Proven ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
Desirable
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Other
Essential
- Ability to withstand pressure of work
- Ability to comply with the Trust's No Smoking Policy
Desirable
- Smart appearance and professional demeanour
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).
