Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional finance team as a Deputy Finance Manager in one of the Corporate or Clinical Services. We can offer the right individual the opportunity to train towards a professional qualification in Accountancy, such as CIMA, whilst developing their personal skills and work-based experience. This great opportunity will give the successful post-holder the chance to progress a financial career within the National Health Service. We're looking for someone who is reliable, has flair and commitment to achieving their goals and the Trust's goals, and will fully contribute to the team spirit. Should you wish to talk further about the role please contact us for more information.
Main duties of the job
The major responsibilities of the role are working with and assisting the Finance Manager in providing robust, accurate and timely information to budget holders. You will also assist with the monthly production of internal management accounts and liaising with relevant budget holders to gather and disseminate information and help them understand their financial position and develop their services. There is also responsibility for management of a support team consisting of Band 5 and Band 3 staff.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB / CIMA member) or passed finalist or qualified by experience.
- Educated to Degree level 2:2 or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL or other advanced Microsoft Office qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of financial management within a healthcare environment
- Staff management experience
- Experience of all aspects of financial management
- Experience of business case development
- Experience of the full budget setting process
- Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures.
Desirable
- Working with a Programme Management Office (PMO)
- Managing and maintaining a financial CIP / QIPP tracker
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously within an agreed framework.
- Ability to communicate at all levels, with all medical and non-medical staff. Ability to explain complex financial and non-financial concepts and information to a range of audiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills.
- Attention to detail / accuracy under pressure.
- Advanced analytical skills / complex problem solving. Ability to analyse and make sense of very large and complex datasets
- Advanced IT skills, including advanced Excel skills and experience of electronic accounting systems.
Desirable
- Ability to write and use macros / visual basic for Microsoft Office products. Ability to design databases in Microsoft Access.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB / CIMA member) or passed finalist or qualified by experience.
- Educated to Degree level 2:2 or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL or other advanced Microsoft Office qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of financial management within a healthcare environment
- Staff management experience
- Experience of all aspects of financial management
- Experience of business case development
- Experience of the full budget setting process
- Experience of working in a large organisation with complex management structures.
Desirable
- Working with a Programme Management Office (PMO)
- Managing and maintaining a financial CIP / QIPP tracker
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously within an agreed framework.
- Ability to communicate at all levels, with all medical and non-medical staff. Ability to explain complex financial and non-financial concepts and information to a range of audiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills.
- Attention to detail / accuracy under pressure.
- Advanced analytical skills / complex problem solving. Ability to analyse and make sense of very large and complex datasets
- Advanced IT skills, including advanced Excel skills and experience of electronic accounting systems.
Desirable
- Ability to write and use macros / visual basic for Microsoft Office products. Ability to design databases in Microsoft Access.
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).
