Job summary
The Finance Specialist will be an integral member of the Provider Collaborative Financial Management team helping to provide a comprehensive financial service. They will manage the day-to-day financial management processes and transactions, while supporting continuous improvement and data interrogation. They will support the Senior Finance Business Partner and work closely with the whole Provider Collaborative teams to ensure the accuracy of month end processing.
The post holder will be supported to continue or start their ACCA/CIMA studies to achieve professionally qualified status.
Main duties of the job
Financial Control
Support the timely completion of Trust's monthly and annual accounts, in accordance with statutory and governance requirements.
Support the completion of all assigned financial adjustments for the relevant budget area, in an accurate and timely manner, including any necessary accruals, prepayments and budget transfers to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.
Ensure the information held on the finance system is accurate and maintain the quality of data held on the finance system.
Financial Reporting
To monitor, investigate and explain variances from budgets and/or Benefit Realisation Programme targets in a timely manner, understanding the key drivers for the financial position.
To provide analytical support (e.g. financial statistics, costing, analysis) to the Senior Finance Business Partner and Programme Managers.
Financial Planning and Change
To support the budget setting process for the Provider Collaborative area to ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of financial resources in line with Provider Collaborative priorities and longer-term strategic plans.
- Monitor and report on the financial performance of transformation programmes, specialised services, and other delegated budgets.
About us
The post holder will work closely with other members of the Finance team and will be expected to contribute actively and positively to the management team agenda to ensure the achievement of all Directorate objectives. The post holder will also work closely with operational Provider collaboratives leads and external stakeholders and will communicate openly and effectively on all financial matters of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will;
Ensure accurate monthly reporting for the Provider Collaborative area. This will include journaling and transactions review, extensive data analysis and financial presentation.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of key management information including; budgets and actuals within Expenditure, Income, and Headcount establishment.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of key Provider Collaborative functions including EPC financial management and oversight and supplier relationships.
- Support with raising sales invoices and purchases orders as necessary.
- Provide ad-hoc budgetary advice to budget holders and their support management.
- Support the annual budget setting and monthly forecasting process.
- Be responsible for leading and supporting the Finance Apprentice/Analyst, who will be providing management accounting support for the area.
- Be an advocate of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the wider Finance team to help implement small to medium improvement projects,
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will;
Ensure accurate monthly reporting for the Provider Collaborative area. This will include journaling and transactions review, extensive data analysis and financial presentation.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of key management information including; budgets and actuals within Expenditure, Income, and Headcount establishment.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of key Provider Collaborative functions including EPC financial management and oversight and supplier relationships.
- Support with raising sales invoices and purchases orders as necessary.
- Provide ad-hoc budgetary advice to budget holders and their support management.
- Support the annual budget setting and monthly forecasting process.
- Be responsible for leading and supporting the Finance Apprentice/Analyst, who will be providing management accounting support for the area.
- Be an advocate of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the wider Finance team to help implement small to medium improvement projects,
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- AAT Qualified or equivalent, or equivalent experience
- A-Level or equivalent education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Financial Management.
- Knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures.
- Computer Literate
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- AAT Qualified or equivalent, or equivalent experience
- A-Level or equivalent education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in Financial Management.
- Knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures.
- Computer Literate
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).
