Job Description

You are expected to support the accurate delivery of financial reporting to a tight monthly deadline. You will also support key duties around costing, budget setting and also ad-hoc queries, namely supporting various budget holders, as required.

• Provide comprehensive financial management and financial support service to the Division including producing monthly budget statements, investigate variances & ensure accuracy within a specified timetable.
• To ensure that regular meetings with budget holders are undertaken and to deputize as necessary for the Deputy Finance Manager at management meetings.
• Provide training to aid budget holder understanding of core financial information produced.
• With the support of the Deputy Finance Manager, produce costing as required by finance colleagues and budget holders in line with NHS approved costing guidance.
• Discuss & respond to queries from budget holders and staff
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the Trust and in external bodies.
• The post holder will support the Deputy Finance Manager in the identification and financial value of cost pressures & Service Developments.
• In conjunction with the Deputy Finance Manager, support the annual budget setting process for the Division.
• To undertake any other appropriate tasks to support the Deputy Finance Manager and Finance Manager.
• Act with honesty and integrity at all times
• Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity
• Focus on the patient and internal and external customer at all times
• Make an active contribution to developing the service
• Learn from and share experience and knowledge
• Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance
• Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance
• Act as ambassadors for their directorate and the Trust
• Be aware of the impact of their own behavior on others
• Be discreet and aware of issues requiring confidentiality

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities