Financial Advisor - East Lancashire Hospitals - ref. c65101023
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.
The Medicine Division is varied, 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.
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 drive the month end, budget monitoring and forecast processes, ensuring that the reported position is accurate and processes are robust. There will also be involvement in Business Cases, Efficiency/CIP schemes and working with the Division to understand and improve their Trading Accounts Reporting position.You will be required to present the financial position at Directorate meetings and to deputise for the Senior Financial Advisor at Operational Business meetings and Divisional meetings.
You will be a CCAB or CIMA or qualified member, or alternatively an individual in the last stages of their professional qualification, and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within their field.
The post requires exceptional communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff, a flexible approach to work and significant experience of costing complex services. You will be a self-motivated Financial Advisor capable of working under pressure, prioritising to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking.Strong IT skills are also a key requirement.
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- To act as the nominated Financial Advisor within the Medicine Division. The role involves leadership, co-ordination and evaluation of the staffing resource and work produced within the team. An essential part of the role is communicating and suggesting improvements to working practices, processes and development of team members.
- To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others.
- To investigate highly complex enquiries providing assistance & advice as required and contributes to corporate reporting/providing strategic/business planning advice.
- You will support the Senior Financial Advisor ensuring that advice given to the division ensures they deliver services for the best value for money.
- You will be responsible for the support staff within the team.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria- CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified
- Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
- Management development related qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post qualification financial management experience.
- Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources
- Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
- Detailed understanding & knowledge of Financial and Accounting Procedures
- Acute Sector experience
- NHSI Reporting experience
- Proven track record in a staff management
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