An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic & motivated finance professional to join the Finance team at Bradford District Care Trust. We are looking for a dedicated, motivated & innovative person who can demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to really make a difference & support the ongoing delivery of excellent services for our service users.

The department's purpose is to provide high-quality, forward-thinking support to the Care Trust as it continues to rise to its financial challenges in the coming years. Our ambition is to be a professional, responsive and proactive finance team that delivers high quality financial services to all our stakeholders & partners with an ethos of continuous improvement.

This role is responsible for the provision of timely & accurate financial planning and reporting information for both internal & external stakeholders. This is a role that requires technical Excel expertise & a wider understanding of the different elements of the NHS Finance regime.

A pro-active & positive approach, developing relationships with colleagues & being responsible for producing, analysing, & developing high quality financial information is essential.

This is a challenging & rewarding role and will give successful applicants a broad range of professional development & experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who has the ability, drive and commitment to succeed & is looking to take the next step in developing their career within NHS Finance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a key member of the Finance Team with particular responsibility for the production of high quality and timely financial reports and plans, covering all the Trust income and expenditure.

The postholder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of these reports and plans will ultimately provide outputs for Board level reporting and measurement of financial performance across operational and corporate functions and including balance sheet and capital reporting.

This is an important role, with responsibility to ensure effective co-ordination of board reporting activities, the accuracy of outputs and delivery of agreed internal deadlines and escalating issues promptly to the Head of Specialist Finance.

The Trust welcomes flexible working including reduced hours, job share, flexible start/finish times and remote working. This role is primarily a home worker with flexible requirements for working from the office based in Saltaire.

Closing Date: 12th January 2025

Shortlisting Date: WC 13th January 2025

Interview Date: TBC

About us

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB CCAB Qualified accountant
• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Masters qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Accounting Standards and NHS finance

Training

Essential

• Advanced level Excel spreadsheet trained

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LD

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453-24-6877770