Assistant Divisional Finance Manager

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for 2 dynamic individuals looking for a career progression as an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager within our large Community / Mental Health Trust with an annual income of c£429m.

The role is within Financial Management where you will be responsible for providing support and advice to all levels of clinical and managerial staff within the Directorate(s). You will lead on the production of the financial monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders, a key component of which will be the identification and monitoring of our challenging efficiency programme.

A qualified accountant with experience gained at a senior level in a large multidisciplinary organisation, you will bring considerable professional authority and respect, together with a strong track record of success in delivering financial balance and managing change. As comfortable working with people as you are with figures, you will also ensure that we provide a continually improving financial management service.

For an informal discussion please contact Ian Ferrin, Head of Financial Management (07920 236006)

Main duties of the job

To provide financial advice and support to a designated Division (both clinical and non clinical) in line with the delegation arrangements issued by the Chief Executive.
To be responsible for the preparation of the annual Financial Plan for the Division and for monitoring, correcting and formally reporting on the financial performance of the Directorates.
To influence the operational policies of the Division in order to optimise performance and efficiency.
To be responsible for the production of financial information contained within the Divisions annual Business Plan and the financial information provided in support of the production of cost pressure, service development and activity bids.
To ensure that the Divisions decision making and financial activities comply with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Schemes of Delegation and best practice.
To provide day to day management, supervision, leadership and guidance to more junior finance team colleagues.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002531

Job locations

County Hall

Penn Lloyd Building

Glenfield

Leicestershire

LE3 8TB

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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.