Job summary
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to the join the trust in a newly-created role that brings together the production of the trust's annual financial plan, the maintenance of the long-term financial model, and the co-ordination, consolidation and reporting of the trust's year-to-date and forecast financial position, both internally and externally.
The role would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic and sometimes fast-paced environment, as a quick and accurate response to external requests for information is often required.
The successful candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent), with advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to produce high-quality data analysis, as well as being able to communicate complex information to senior staff, including those without a finance background.
This post will provide the successful applicant with a high profile within the organisation, working directly with the CFO and his deputies, as well as other senior managers across the trust and colleagues working across the Birmingham and Solihull ICB.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that that high quality reporting and planning support is provided at all times to Executive Directors and the Chief Finance Officer.
In year, the post holder is responsible for
- Production of the trusts annual finance plan.
- The organisation, challenge, operation, consolidation, and reporting of the monthly financial position of the Trust via timely meetings with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (operational), Deputy Chief Finance Officer (corporate) and their senior managers.
- The timely and accurate completion and submission of the Trust's monthly financial monitoring returns (PFRs) to ICB and NHSE/DHSC
- Overseeing the monthly consolidation of reporting to Trust Board and NHSE, ensuring timely and appropriately detailed analysis is available to the Deputy Directors of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
- Responsible for the production and maintenance of the Trust Long Term Financial Model.
- Responsible for the oversight of Trust level forecasting
- Completion of the Annual corporate cost return
About us
Health & Safety at Work
Attentionis drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health & safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
Equal Opportunities
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race, and disability.
Mobility
Whilst the postholder will be based at Priestley Wharf this is a Trust wide appointment and travel around the Trust may be required.
Confidentiality
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the National Health Service. The unauthorised use or disclosures of patient or other personal information is regarded as gross misconduct and will be subject to the Trust's Disciplinary Procedure and, in the case of both computerised and paper-based information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that that high quality reporting and planning support is provided at all times to Executive Directors and the Chief Finance Officer.
In year, the post holder is responsible for
- Production of the trusts annual finance plan.
- The organisation, challenge, operation, consolidation, and reporting of the monthly financial position of the Trust via timely meetings with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (operational), Deputy Chief Finance Officer (corporate) and their senior managers.
- The timely and accurate completion and submission of the Trusts monthly financial monitoring returns (PFRs) to ICB and NHSE/DHSC
- Overseeing the monthly consolidation of reporting to Trust Board and NHSE, ensuring timely and appropriately detailed analysis is available to the Deputy Directors of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
- Responsible for the production and maintenance of the Trust Long Term Financial Model.
- Responsible for the oversight of Trust level forecasting
- Completion of the Annual corporate cost return
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that that high quality reporting and planning support is provided at all times to Executive Directors and the Chief Finance Officer.
In year, the post holder is responsible for
- Production of the trusts annual finance plan.
- The organisation, challenge, operation, consolidation, and reporting of the monthly financial position of the Trust via timely meetings with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer (operational), Deputy Chief Finance Officer (corporate) and their senior managers.
- The timely and accurate completion and submission of the Trusts monthly financial monitoring returns (PFRs) to ICB and NHSE/DHSC
- Overseeing the monthly consolidation of reporting to Trust Board and NHSE, ensuring timely and appropriately detailed analysis is available to the Deputy Directors of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
- Responsible for the production and maintenance of the Trust Long Term Financial Model.
- Responsible for the oversight of Trust level forecasting
- Completion of the Annual corporate cost return
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified
- CPD registered
Desirable
- relevant post CCAB qualification
Experience
Essential
- significant post CCAB qualification experience preferably in NHS or similar industry
- previous financial management experience - if possible completion of month end board reports
- team working and excellent communication skills within and across teams
Desirable
- completion of NHSE returns
Skills
Essential
- Advance knowledge and skills in MS Excel to carry out tasks including Pivot tables, Formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX, etc.), Power Query, Conditional Formatting, Filters and running Macros.
- Understanding of coding to carry out tasks on MS Power Query and report tools such as SAP (BOXI).
- To be able to produce high-level data analysis and data-manipulation to key stakeholders using programs such as MS Excel.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex and specialist information to senior managers from rom a non-finance background
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified
- CPD registered
Desirable
- relevant post CCAB qualification
Experience
Essential
- significant post CCAB qualification experience preferably in NHS or similar industry
- previous financial management experience - if possible completion of month end board reports
- team working and excellent communication skills within and across teams
Desirable
- completion of NHSE returns
Skills
Essential
- Advance knowledge and skills in MS Excel to carry out tasks including Pivot tables, Formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX, etc.), Power Query, Conditional Formatting, Filters and running Macros.
- Understanding of coding to carry out tasks on MS Power Query and report tools such as SAP (BOXI).
- To be able to produce high-level data analysis and data-manipulation to key stakeholders using programs such as MS Excel.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex and specialist information to senior managers from rom a non-finance background
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
