Finance Manager

Job overview

We are looking to appoint three 12 month fixed term Band 8a Finance Managers to support our Surgery & Cancer (SCC) and Women's, Cardiac, Clinical and Sexual Health and Children's (WCCS and WLCH) clinical divisions.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Finance Manager forms a critical part of the divisional Business Partnering team. The role supports a portfolio of directorates, with support from a Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager and a Band 5/6 Management Accountant.

The Finance Manager is the first point of contact for their directorates in delivering month end analysis/reporting, forecasting, supporting business planning, productivity and the efficiency agenda, as well as providing financial advice and options appraisal for proposed investments. It is a key role which works closely with directorate leadership teams, as well as being a senior member of the finance function, providing support and leadership to colleagues both within the financial management team and across the wider function.

The finance team are valued and respected by operational and clinical colleagues within the Division, and the successful candidates will be able to develop strong relationships which lead to working together to understand and manage the financial challenges facing services.

This is a varied and complex role that offers the opportunity to thrive and develop within a supportive finance team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality analytical service to the Business Partnering Team.
• To provide assurance to the Finance Business Partner of the quality of historic, current and forecast financial information through completion of analytical review processes.
• To be accountable to the Finance Business Partner for the adherence to Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from NHS England.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification
• Degree level qualification

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar sized organisation
• Experience of translating complex data from various systems into a clear and comprehensive financial model
• Experience of computerised accounting financial systems
• Experience in accounting e.g. Processing journals
• Experience of reconciling control accounts
• Experience in accounting policies e.g. IFRS
• Experience of manging people `
• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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