Finance Specialist – Provider Collaboratives
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 354-CO-21696
Site Portland House Town Worthing Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/07/2025 23:59
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
The Finance Specialist will be an integral member of the Provider Collaborative Financial Management team helping to provide a comprehensive financial service. They will manage the day-to-day financial management processes and transactions, while supporting continuous improvement and data interrogation. They will support the Senior Finance Business Partner and work closely with the whole Provider Collaborative teams to ensure the accuracy of month end processing.
The post holder will be supported to continue or start their ACCA/CIMA studies to achieve professionally qualified status.
Main duties of the job
· Support the timely completion of Trust’s monthly and annual accounts, in accordance with statutory and governance requirements.
· Support the completion of all assigned financial adjustments for the relevant budget area, in an accurate and timely manner, including any necessary accruals, prepayments and budget transfers to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.
· Ensure the information held on the finance system is accurate and maintain the quality of data held on the finance system.
· To monitor, investigate and explain variances from budgets and/or Benefit Realisation Programme targets in a timely manner, understanding the key drivers for the financial position.
· To provide analytical support (e.g. financial statistics, costing, analysis) to the Senior Finance Business Partner and Programme Managers.
Financial Planning and Change
· To support the budget setting process for the Provider Collaborative area to ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of financial resources in line with Provider Collaborative priorities and longer-term strategic plans.
* Monitor and report on the financial performance of transformation programmes, specialised services, and other delegated budgets.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will work closely with other members of the Finance team and will be expected to contribute actively and positively to the management team agenda to ensure the achievement of all Directorate objectives. The post holder will also work closely with operational Provider collaboratives leads and external stakeholders and will communicate openly and effectively on all financial matters of the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will;
· Ensure accurate monthly reporting for the Provider Collaborative area. This will include journaling and transactions review, extensive data analysis and financial presentation.
* Be responsible for the maintenance of key management information including; budgets and actuals within Expenditure, Income, and Headcount establishment.
* Be responsible for the maintenance of key Provider Collaborative functions including EPC financial management and oversight and supplier relationships.
* Support with raising sales invoices and purchases orders as necessary.
* Provide ad-hoc budgetary advice to budget holders and their support management.
* Support the annual budget setting and monthly forecasting process.
* Be responsible for leading and supporting the Finance Apprentice/Analyst, who will be providing management accounting support for the area.
* Be an advocate of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the wider Finance team to help implement small to medium improvement projects,
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* AAT Qualified or equivalent, or equivalent experience
* A-Level or equivalent education
EXPERIENCE
* Experience in Financial Management.
* Knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures.
* Computer Literate
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
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