Senior Assistant Financial Advisor - Preston
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated individual to develop their career and use their personal and professional skills to their full extent in this challenging and fast moving environment.
We are an award winning team who were the recipients of the HFMA NW Finance Team Of The Year Award June 2022, which is recognition of the excellent service and culture our team has, whilst supporting our operational and clinical colleagues deliver core clinical services.
We have positions based in the Corporate and Medicine Division, containing a number of sub divisions which each have their own opportunities and challenges - the Divisional Financial Advice team works incredibly closely with our operational colleagues to drive efficiencies and value for money, and is looking for someone with a shared passion to drive this forward, and join our team.
Reporting into the Financial Advisor, a permanent vacancy has arisen for a Senior Assistant Financial Advisor to provide financial advice, technical support and assistance to either the Corporate or Medicine Division, aiding with the delivery of a financial management and reporting service.This will include liaising with a wide variety of budget holders, having a keen eye for detail in month-end reporting and line management for an Assistant Financial Advisor. Working within reporting timescales, and answering queries in a timely manner is a key work ethic of the team.
Main duties of the job
We offer an agile working policy - currently 40% office / 60% remote working and flexible working hours to be as amenable as possible for the individual whilst supporting business needs.
You will be responsible for managing the overspending cost centre process for the Medicine or Corporate Division (Corporate includes Hosted Services) - preparing the working file, analysing variances and generating action plans with budget holders to mitigate issues.You will also maintain and analyse the general ledger so that the production of budget statements are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
You will produce reports to assist with the monitoring and review of the monthly financial position, creating strong relationships with budget holders and providing support with all financial matters.
The Trust supports both personal and professional development whilst having a positive progressive organisational culture. The department has strong talent management, career progression and succession planning as well as effective personal development reviews ensuring all staff are committed and able to thrive through their development.
Working for our organisation
Why Choose OneLSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
- About Us: With over 1000 beds, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our specialties range from the conventional to the extraordinary, as we proudly serve as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, and Renal Medicine.
- Your Impact: Be part of a team that's not just meeting healthcare needs but exceeding them. Whether you're in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, or Renal Medicine, your contribution matters. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the nexus where expertise meets compassion, and we're inviting you to make a difference.
- Open to All Applications: This is not just a job; it's a calling. One LSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from individuals across various trusts, fostering diversity, and enriching our healthcare community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post.- To actively develop internal relationships and work with key stakeholders across the Trust.
- To be responsible for personal and professional development.
- Effectively monitor and maintain the general ledger for your division
- Support the monitoring of performance against budget during the year, identify and analyse variances and take appropriate action promptly and effectively
- Support the production of achievable financial plans for services in conjunction with the Financial Advisor.
- Support the identification of the financial impact of developments and proposed service changes, including the identification of the impact on other services and directorates, in conjunction with the Financial Advisor.
- Provides appropriate support to others to improve their knowledge and understanding of finance and budgets.
- Maintain a current knowledge of the appropriate legislation and Trust policies and procedures relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria- CCAB Foundation Level / AAT Technician Level / HNC/equivalent degree providing exemptions or equivalent work based experience.
- Actively studying towards & committed to completion of CCAB qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Detailed understanding of Accounting Procedures
- Sound knowledge of NHS Finance
- Experience of formulating budgets for a department or section
- Understanding of the NHS Income regime
- Knowledge of Service Line Reporting involvement in efficiency schemes.
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
- This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary.However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH