deputy director finance manager Reading, England
Job description
Job Title: Deputy Director of Finance
Trust Location: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
About the Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country. We provide acute medical and surgical services to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire and specialist services such as cancer, dialysis, and eye surgery to a wider population across Berkshire and its borders.
The Trust is made up of 7 locations with the Royal Berkshire Hospital being the main site.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Be a role model for the ‘Finance Matters’ Finance strategy.
· Provide strategic and operational leadership for finance across the organisation and help strengthen its contribution to the Trust’s activities.
· Make sure the financial objectives for the Trust are clearly defined and understood across the organisation and fully meet the compliance requirements of the NHS England & Improvement.
· Lead the financial management of the Trust overseeing financial risk, investment appraisal, debts and other financing, compliance with financial covenants, cash flow management, financial compliance and financial systems development, together with tracking and supporting the achievement of Trust-wide savings programmes.
· Working closely with BOB ICS senior finance colleagues to ensure that the Trust Finance strategy aligns with that of the BOB ICS and providing expert knowledge into the BOB ICS and solutions to funding issues.
· Maintain strong working relationships with external professional advisers including but not limited to the Trust’s lawyers, auditors and management consultants
You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:
1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Significant post qualification experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
· Expert specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures including current legislation and NHS accounting policies
· A strong understanding of the healthcare sector, whether gained through the NHS, independent sector or both
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with in-depth knowledge of techniques for interpreting and presenting complex and sensitive financial and non-financial management information to a range of audiences
· Ability to challenge and effectively manage and deal with highly contentious situations and issues
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.Duties:
- Assist the Director in overseeing the financial operations of the organization
- Manage investment portfolios and ensure compliance with investment management policies
- Perform accrual accounting and general ledger accounting functions
- Monitor revenue management and implement strategies for maximizing revenue
- Implement cost control measures to optimize financial performance
- Conduct account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
- Prepare financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with auditors during annual audits
- Supervise accounts receivable processes and collections
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in investment management, accrual accounting, general ledger accounting, revenue management, cost control, account reconciliation, compliance management, financial statement preparation, public accounting, and accounts receivable
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Deputy Director may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £49.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 64937
