Job summary
An exciting opportunity to cover a period of adoption leave within the Management Accounts function has arisen.
Successful candidates will support the Senior Business & Value Partner, lead in providing accurate & timely financial information for presentation at meetings and to feed into the Trusts position for internal and external reporting.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, resilient and strive for the very best for our Trust and the population we serve. Candidates must have an understanding of the complexities of NHS finances. Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office, great communication skills and a passion to make a difference are essential.
You will be able to offer robust and pro-active advice to non-finance managers. You will be enthusiastic about leading a team to deliver outputs to a high standard within tight deadlines.
We are Level 2 accredited as part of the One NHS Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation and we're currently on our journey to achieve level 3. We have recently implemented working day 1 reporting.We have featured as part of the CWP "Big Book of Best Practice" where we have showcased the exciting things we do including Training and Development to the wider organisation, Health and Wellbeing. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for training, development and professional studies.
This role will involve remote working/hybrid working however there will be a requirement to work from the office on certain days
Main duties of the job
Taking on this role sitting within the Management Accounts team, you will be responsible for:
Working with the Senior Finance Business Partners, the post holder will develop and produce information to support accurate and timely monthly performance reports for presentation at service meetings and to feed into the Trusts position for internal and external corporate reporting.
You will:
Be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of working collaboratively with senior, multi-disciplinary individuals on both an internal and external basis.
Have ability to analyse and interpret highly complex and highly sensitive data and communicate complex financial analysis and interpretation to non-finance colleagues.
Have competency to negotiate and influence staff and overcome barriers to accepting the analysis provided.
To gather, produce, interpret and report upon highly complex and sensitive financial and activity information.
Shortlisting deadline - w/c 20th Feb Interview date - 10th March
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified (Professional Accountancy qualification)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Expert working knowledge of management accounting and budgetary control
- Ability to produce and interpret detailed trend and variance analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of end of year statutory accounts requirements
- Ability to produce and interpret complex financial information
- Expert knowledge and understanding of costing techniques
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Knowledge of the NHS Foundation Trust regime
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing and supervising staff within a finance department and creating an environment that will facilitate their on-going development.
- Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and financial ledger packages
- Experience of completion of local, regional and national regulatory returns
- Extensive management experience
- Finance experience at a senior level in the NHS or other similar complex environment
- Experience of providing advice to, and liaising with, managers / staff at all levels, including working with Executive Directors and Senior Clinicians
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS across different organisations e.g. Commissioning, Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trusts
- Evidence of recent commitment to finance staff development (including Towards Excellence Accreditation)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified (Professional Accountancy qualification)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Expert working knowledge of management accounting and budgetary control
- Ability to produce and interpret detailed trend and variance analysis
- Knowledge and understanding of end of year statutory accounts requirements
- Ability to produce and interpret complex financial information
- Expert knowledge and understanding of costing techniques
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Knowledge of the NHS Foundation Trust regime
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing and supervising staff within a finance department and creating an environment that will facilitate their on-going development.
- Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and financial ledger packages
- Experience of completion of local, regional and national regulatory returns
- Extensive management experience
- Finance experience at a senior level in the NHS or other similar complex environment
- Experience of providing advice to, and liaising with, managers / staff at all levels, including working with Executive Directors and Senior Clinicians
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS across different organisations e.g. Commissioning, Acute Trusts, Mental Health Trusts
- Evidence of recent commitment to finance staff development (including Towards Excellence Accreditation)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
