Job summary
**ATTENTION** Please read this advert carefully before applying for this post.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our award winning Finance Department within the Financial Management Team.
**This is a development post progressing from Band 4, Divisional Finance Advisor to Band 5, Senior Divisional Finance Advisor** Please see both Job Descriptions to ensure that you understand the 2 stages of the development post.
Applicants with relevant experience and qualifications will be considered for the Band 5 Senior Divisional Finance Advisor Development Role (Stage 2).
The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management (HoFM) and Deputy Divisional Finance Managers (DDFMs) in the provision of sound financial information to the Senior Finance Team, Divisional budget managers and other stakeholders.
The post holder will ensure that all work is completed, either directly or by staff under their supervision, in line with both local & national timetables and the Trust's Standing Financial Orders and Instructions.
The post holders will be assisting in the provision of a management accounting service to the Trust's Divisions. This will involve ensuring that all financial information relating to these Divisions is correctly processed. The post holders will also provide effective financial support and advice to the Divisions
Main duties of the job
- Producing and assisting in the development of accurate monthly budgetary and associated information
- Reporting to the Divisional/Deputy Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of a range of designated budgets highlighting any significant movements.
- Advising, supporting and being a point of contact to budget managers within the Trust.
- Providing accurate advice and detail in relation to ESR and act as a point of contact to the Department.
- Assisting the DDFM and other Senior Divisional Finance Advisors with internal training.
- Support Innovation and the Finance 'Continuous Improvement' Agenda in day to day working.
About us
Here at ELHT, we know what we do well, but always continue our aim to be amazing; we strive to provide the very best training and development packages and opportunities for our Finance Team, our ELHT colleagues and our local youth population and have been recognised nationally for this. This year we have been the recipients of 2 prestigious national training awards including the 'Public Finance - Training and Development initiative award'.
We don't just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously, and encourage you to do the same. We are a University Teaching Trust and want staff to develop their capabilities to the full with a range of learning opportunities and a set development plan. We provide a supportive environment in which to learn, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for the main duties and responsibilities - Please ensure that you read both job descriptions carefully.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for the main duties and responsibilities - Please ensure that you read both job descriptions carefully.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Member / Degree / CCAB Certificate level accountancy qualification.
- Must be Prepared to study for CCAB qualification
IT Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in using all Microsoft Office programmes.
- Able to use Microsoft excel to an advanced level.
Desirable
- SQL
- Power BI
- Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a finance department.
- Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Management Accounts Department
- Experience of training others.
Communication
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of communicating Financial matters with non-finance professionals.
Number skills
Essential
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills. Able to prioritise, investigate analyse, interpret and resolve a wide range of financial queries.
- Demonstrable experience of interpreting data & report writing. Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention.
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours. (Flexi-time in operation)
Desirable
- Access to private transport (Trust operates over 2 separate locations)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT Member / Degree / CCAB Certificate level accountancy qualification.
- Must be Prepared to study for CCAB qualification
IT Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in using all Microsoft Office programmes.
- Able to use Microsoft excel to an advanced level.
Desirable
- SQL
- Power BI
- Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a finance department.
- Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Management Accounts Department
- Experience of training others.
Communication
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of communicating Financial matters with non-finance professionals.
Number skills
Essential
- Clear and effective numerical reasoning skills. Able to prioritise, investigate analyse, interpret and resolve a wide range of financial queries.
- Demonstrable experience of interpreting data & report writing. Must be able to concentrate for long periods maintaining due care and attention.
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours. (Flexi-time in operation)
Desirable
- Access to private transport (Trust operates over 2 separate locations)
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).
