Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Would you like to join our finance team as a Deputy Finance manager and be part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust group? We have four exciting vacancies to fill.

Due to an internal promotion, we have a fantastic variety of work underway at our hospitals which will both stretch you professionally and ensure you have a rewarding workplace experience. You will be an important part of a committed and high performing finance team, as well as partnering with clinical and operational colleagues.

You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the business of healthcare provision, to support and lead on quality decision making through provision of excellent analytical support. You will be an integral member of the hospital finance team and be expected to contribute to the development, agreement and implementation of priorities.

Be part of a diverse, energetic and capable hospital group finance team, which is focused on supporting financial recovery and developing best in class finance reporting and business analytics

You will benefit from working as part of a strong team that is passionate about supporting and developing your talents to make the most of your career.

We recognise the benefits from a modern, flexible work approach, and will provide you with equipment to work across our sites.

If you have applied in the past 6 months please do not apply again

Main duties of the job

See full detail in JD of which includes:

• Monthly reporting
• Variance analysis
• Report writing
• Budget setting
• Forecasting
• Budget holder meetings
• Budget holder queries
• Business case support
• Support divisions with financial queries
• Training for budget holders

Working for our organisation

You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the business of healthcare provision, to support and lead on quality decision making through provision of excellent analytical support. You will be an integral member of the hospital finance team and be expected to contribute to the development, agreement and implementation of priorities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See full detail in JD

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
• The post holder will be responsible for producing financial reports, ensuring these are complete and accurate and provide the information required to brief senior management team on financial performance of the service line.
• The post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the financial data contained within the monthly budget reports and forecasts for specified service lines. They will be expected to review and analyse the data before disseminating it to other interested parties and to include clear, concise and informative commentary on the figures reported.
• They will be responsible for exploring better methods of presenting financial information to senior management and clinicians. This will require strong Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• The post holder will be expected to work closely with specified service lines to ensure that they receive appropriate sound financial advice which they review and use to take decisions on costs.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Proven post qualification finance experience or proven management accounting experience in a similar organisation

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment
• Experience of managing and developing people

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly ther esults of such analysis.
• Ability to make use of systems (e.g. Excel, Access, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information what can be produced from other financial systems.
• Record of improving processes and reporting in previous organisations.
• Ability to present and explain financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present and explain financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers
• Record of delivering to tight deadlines.

Desirable criteria

• Record of improving processes and reporting in previous organisations.
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Team player who complies with policies set by senior management.
• Flexible and resilient.

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.

Desirable criteria

• Degree
• 3 A levels
• Attendance at an Accounting for Foundation Trusts course
• First time passes

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
• If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a "selfie" using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
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• The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 162.1KB)
• PS (PDF, 162.1KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 111.8KB)
• Corporate, Admin & Clerical, Other - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 935.8KB)