Capital Finance Analyst - NHS
Job overview
Are you an ambitious and motivated finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a once-in-a-lifetime project? If so we have an amazing opportunity for you. Here at Leighton Hospital in Crewe we are working on developing a new hospital and healthcare neighbourhood, this is a multi million pound development that will revolutionise healthcare for the community.We are seeking a Capital Finance Analyst to join our friendly programme finance team to provide a full range of capital accounting services to the Trusts overall capital plan or specific capital schemes. Primarily focused on the reporting of capital schemes but the post holder will provide supervision the junior member of staff within the Team as required by the Deputy Finance Business Partner or Chief Capital Accountant.
Main duties of the job
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
To ensure financial information is processed in accordance with established procedure, in order to provide monthly report, through completion of own work and through liaison with other colleague within the team
The post holder will be required to communicate with colleagues, managers and staff across the Trust and externally with other organisations.
To investigate complex capital financial inquiries, providing assistance and advice as required
Responsible for producing relevant, timely and accurate reports to project managers, including identifying trend, the reasons for variances from forecast, and options to improve the position.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting overall finance position of dedicated capital schemes. Looking at both in year and overall project financial position.
Assisting with the assessment of the full financial implication of proposals, appropriateness of capital funding and their affordability, within the overall resources identified.
To supervise the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Management Accountant as required by the Deputy Finance Business Partner and Chief Capital Accountant and to deputise as and when appropriate.
To support the development of the Capital Finance Team and its operational work streams and undertaking ad hoc tasks as required.
For full details please refer to the job description and person spec.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the job description and main responsibilities please refer to job description and person spec attached.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria- AAT L4 Qualified with specialist NHS knowledge and skills within the finance field.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Specialist knowledge and experience in Public Sector finance, acquired through working in the NHS or similarly complex and demanding environment
- L5+ qualification
- Commitment to study the CCAB L7 qualification
SKILLS
Essential criteria- Specialist Knowledge of financial and accounting procedure and legislation
- Considerable knowledge and experience of computerised financial systems, coding structure and inter-relationships of other financial systems
- Able to act under own initiative within defined parameters of NHS and Trust finance policies.
- Able to contribute to planning the teams workload, making adjustments to meet department requirement and internal and external targets
- Able to discuss complex and sensitive information with budget holders and financial colleagues, gain their respect and influence their decisions
VALUES
Essential criteria- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Must demonstrate the Trust’s values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
BEHAVIOURS
Essential criteria- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
- We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
- All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
- Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
- Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
- Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
- Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
- You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
- We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
- Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
- Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.