Following a re-structure within Financial Management and subsequent internal promotions, an exciting opportunity has arisen to support our Care Groups. Reporting to a Senior Finance Manager this role will support Care group 2, which is, in the main surgical specialties and associated departments.

This post is forward facing and will be integral in supporting specialties meet the Trusts financial sustainability operational priorities: Deliver the financial plan for 2024/25 and deliver year 1 of the plan to return the Trust to a break-even position for 2026/27 and Ensure significant improvement of at least one quartile across the full range of system productivity metrics We are looking for positive, forward thinking, pro-active individual who thrives working equally as part of a financial management team, and working closely with a range of clinical specialties.

Opportunities to influence financial change whilst keeping the patient at the centre of decisions will be central to this role.

The post holder will be based on the Trusts main site though some travel to our other sites may be required.

We offer flexible working with a hybrid of working from home. Interviews are planned for 8th October 2024

Main duties of the job

The new team members main duties will include:

To understand the operational priorities and the part finance has to play, and to support finance managers strive towards this agenda

To ensure accurate and timely information for forecasts, budget setting and monthly budget reports are produced, whilst maintaining communication with the Senior Finance Manager

To evidence strong communication skills to influence financial decision making for the care group

To support and develop budget holders to give them the skills and knowledge to deliver their commitments

Alongside the team identify variances to budgets and work with the specialties to identify mitigations and/or recovery supporting innovating and sustainable solutions.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the budget setting process.

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS financial regime, policies and legislation.
• Understanding of the principles of the budgetary control and reporting process.
• Understanding of the NHS Payment by Results system

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB part qualified accountant.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• ECDL.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a complex organisation at a senior level
• Working with a computerised general ledger and budgetary reporting system.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of NHS Management Accounting/Financial Management setting
• Experience of working in the acute sector Management Accounts/Financial managements setting

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

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