Job summary
UHSussex is an organisation with continuous learning and improvement at its heart. We are looking for a candidate who can identify and analyse data to drive decision-making; and who can innovate and work with colleagues across different teams to inspire change.
We are looking for a proactive and capable principal finance manager to drive the financial costing portfolio.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring that the patient level costing system is maintained and developed to provide high quality costing and service line reporting information to support business decisions; and responsibility for the National Cost Collection submissions.
**For further details, please see the attached Job Description**
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experienced cost accountant, familiar with the NHS financial reporting requirements for NHS Foundation Trusts.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experienced cost accountant, familiar with the NHS financial reporting requirements for NHS Foundation Trusts.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Information and Communication Technology
Essential
- Very Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of patient level costing systems, Transact-SQL, technical spreadsheet skills (VBA) and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).
- Responsible for developing the Trust's patient level information costing system and reporting in line with national guidelines.
- Ability to design and implement more generic data collection systems.
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience in Information Management, Financial Management or related discipline.
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) advanced level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of CCAB recognised accountancy qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of patient level costing systems and processes, service line reporting and national cost collections.
- Experience of presenting highly complex financial information in an accessible way for both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Experience of leading, managing and developing teams.
- Experience in the preparation of accurate and professional reports to prescribed deadlines.
- Experience in the development of training programmes and of training non-finance staff in the use of activity and costing information.
- Experience of providing professional leadership to Finance staff.
- Highly numerate.
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to capture, manipulate and interpret complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources.
- Ability to analyse financial information to identify trends or anomalies.
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to deal with strict deadlines.
- Ability to ensure self and team work to set objectives.
- Ability to plan and co-ordinate projects and tasks that may involve other departments or organisations.
- Ability to work on a diverse set of projects at one time and to meet strict deadlines.
- Organise complex financial information into a useful format that can readily be understood by non-finance staff.
- Flexibility around working hours
Financial
Essential
- Project management skills
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good motivational skills.
- Evidence of high levels of commitment.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff within a Finance function.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively in teams
- Able to suggest improvements to work processes within your team
- Flexible approach to work to ensure that the Finance Directorate achieves its objectives
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Guided by organisational and broad occupational policies but has to interpret these.
- Works autonomously, guided by national policy and regulations but has to interpret these.
Equality, Diverity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Information and Communication Technology
Essential
- Very Highly IT literate with detailed understanding of patient level costing systems, Transact-SQL, technical spreadsheet skills (VBA) and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).
- Responsible for developing the Trust's patient level information costing system and reporting in line with national guidelines.
- Ability to design and implement more generic data collection systems.
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience in Information Management, Financial Management or related discipline.
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) advanced level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of CCAB recognised accountancy qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of patient level costing systems and processes, service line reporting and national cost collections.
- Experience of presenting highly complex financial information in an accessible way for both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Experience of leading, managing and developing teams.
- Experience in the preparation of accurate and professional reports to prescribed deadlines.
- Experience in the development of training programmes and of training non-finance staff in the use of activity and costing information.
- Experience of providing professional leadership to Finance staff.
- Highly numerate.
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to capture, manipulate and interpret complex financial and non-financial data from a range of sources.
- Ability to analyse financial information to identify trends or anomalies.
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to deal with strict deadlines.
- Ability to ensure self and team work to set objectives.
- Ability to plan and co-ordinate projects and tasks that may involve other departments or organisations.
- Ability to work on a diverse set of projects at one time and to meet strict deadlines.
- Organise complex financial information into a useful format that can readily be understood by non-finance staff.
- Flexibility around working hours
Financial
Essential
- Project management skills
People Management and Development
Essential
- Good motivational skills.
- Evidence of high levels of commitment.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff within a Finance function.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively in teams
- Able to suggest improvements to work processes within your team
- Flexible approach to work to ensure that the Finance Directorate achieves its objectives
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Guided by organisational and broad occupational policies but has to interpret these.
- Works autonomously, guided by national policy and regulations but has to interpret these.
Equality, Diverity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
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).
