Job summary
Are
you who passionate about improving services for the patients of Warrington and
Halton?
This
role provides operational financial advice, support and guidance to budget
holders and operational mangers across a range of services.
We
are looking for individuals with strong analytical and communication skills to
provide expert finance knowledge to ensure long term financial stability and
viability.
We
welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant
The role will support the department in meeting its objectives and
be involved in improving processes.
Provide detailed advice and guidance to managers and clinicians
To co-ordinate the production of monthly financial management
information including variance analysis and forecasting.
To co-ordinate the budget setting process
To assist in managing budgets, planning service developments,
identifying and achieving CIP targets and supporting business cases.
About us
The
Finance Department is Level 3 Towards Excellence Accreditation and our team
motto is Be inspired, be inspiring.
We
are keen to support innovation and build upon recent initiatives such as implementing
Working Day 1 and Power BI dashboards.
By
joining the team, you will:
Work alongside clinicians to improve our services for our patients
Access training and development opportunities including One NHS
Finance
Supporting digital developments across the team
Be an integral part of the team
Interview
will take place on Monday 11th September 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality financial information, support and advice to
managers and clinicians in a range of clinical business units. Responsible for a team of management accounts
staff to ensure that budgets are set correctly, updated as necessary and
monitored continually during the year producing accurate and regular management
reports and financial information.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality financial information, support and advice to
managers and clinicians in a range of clinical business units. Responsible for a team of management accounts
staff to ensure that budgets are set correctly, updated as necessary and
monitored continually during the year producing accurate and regular management
reports and financial information.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development (mandatory to retain qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience in financial management
- Significant senior level post qualification experience
- Significant senior management experience
- Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Finance
- Experience of producing training plans
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
- Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
- Ability to be both team leader and team player
- Ability to work without supervision and to deliver to deadlines
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
- Proficient in use of current computer software e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of computerised ledger, budgeting systems and coding structures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Continuing Professional Development (mandatory to retain qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience in financial management
- Significant senior level post qualification experience
- Significant senior management experience
- Experience in producing business cases and involvement in business planning
- Experience of staff management
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Finance
- Experience of producing training plans
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the main aspects of NHS Finance, particularly those relevant to financial management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
- Planning, monitoring and influencing skills
- Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others
- Ability to be both team leader and team player
- Ability to work without supervision and to deliver to deadlines
- Evidence of past achievements and ability to deliver
- Proficient in use of current computer software e.g. Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of computerised ledger, budgeting systems and coding structures.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
