Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Manager to join the Emergency and Medicine Division on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Clinical Finance Manager, the successful candidate will lead a financial management team to ensure effective use of financial resources in pursuit of agreed divisional and corporate goals. The role will also support budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, monthly monitoring and reporting within corporate standards and timetables.
The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. It is based at New Cross Hospital and offers the option of agile working, combining on‑site and remote work for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all information provided by the team is of a high professional standard, is timely and accurate and that correct financial principles are adhered to.
2. Manage day‑to‑day team operations, assist the Finance Manager with recruitment, selection, appraisals, development, sickness absence and disciplinary matters, ensuring course with Trust HR policies.
3. Lead the team through the monthly management accounting process, ensuring correct accounting treatment of provisions and adherence to reporting and forecasting deadlines.
4. Meet regularly with divisional staff and budget holders to discuss financial positions and associated issues, planning actions to correct adverse trends or meet cost reductions.
5. Advise divisions/departments on a wide range of financial issues, including identification of cost improvement targets, income generation, costing of rebased establishments, service developments, financial management and business planning.
6. Provide financial support for business cases presented to Trust Management Committee, Trust Board, commissioners and integrated care systems, including full financial analysis of options, impacts and capital purchasing decisions.
7. Appraise the Finance Manager of any concerns or risks affecting financial breakeven of directorate budgets, including changes in service provision.
8. Support the Finance Manager in the annual Trust business planning and budget setting process, ensuring all relevant issues are considered and that financial implications are fully costed.
9. Understand the Trust’s policies and procedures, Schedules and Supporting Financial Information, provide training, and report non‑compliance to the Chief Financial Officer.
10. Provide information for accurate patient level costs and reference costs, including costing of care profiles, apportionment tables and other costing returns.
11. Lead the team in accurate completion of Trust accounts processes, ensuring tasks meet timetables and comply with external audit requirements.
12. Participate in departmental meetings, deputise for the Finance Manager at divisional and senior finance team meetings as required.
13. Ensure departmental staffing structures reflect changing Trust requirements.
14. Maintain continuous professional development in line with accountancy professional bodies, keeping up to date with legislation and developments such as NHS funding regimes, pay and conditions, medical staff terms and pension and national insurance contributions.
Qualifications
* Qualified AAT with substantial post‑qualification NHS management accounting experience.
Desirable: Fully qualified CCAB Accountant or in final stage of study.
Experience & Skills
* Previous senior management accounts role.
* Ability to lead business planning and budget setting processes.
* Experience supervising staff workload and motivating teams.
* Work autonomously and prioritise own and team workload.
* Computer literacy with advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
* Experience with computerized ledger packages.
* High analytical skill and ability to process complex financial data.
* Quick decision‑making ability and judgment assessment in absence of precedent.
Desirable: NHS management accounts experience, budgeting for complex services, finance team management experience, VBA/SQL or finance systems development, and ledger package development for efficiency.
Other Essential Criteria
* Commitment to professional development, including CPD.
* Understanding of confidentiality requirements such as payroll and patient data.
* Effective communication with all staff levels and non‑financial managers.
* Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects independently.
Flexibility and Working Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements are available and will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Visa / Sponsorship
Applicants may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. Not all roles are eligible; please check suitability prior to applying.
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