Directorate Accountant

The Financial Management Department is responsible for delivering an effective financial management service within the Trust, providing strategic advice on business developments, annual planning and budget management.

Two Directorate Accountant roles are being advertised which provides financial advice and management accounting support to the Head & Neck and MSK Care groups. Services within the Head & Neck Care Group include Neurosciences, Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose & Throat. Within the MSK Care Group, service include Orthopaedics, Therapy, Rheumatology and Trauma services., Within the financial policies set out for each Directorate by the Head of Finance

To provide financial advice and support to one or more Clinical Directorates in line with the delegation arrangements issued by the Chief Executive and as such will be a full member of the Directorate Team.

To be responsible for the preparation of the annual Financial Plan for the Directorates and for monitoring, correcting and formally reporting on the financial performance of the Directorates.

To influence the operational policies of the Directorates in order to optimise performance and efficiency.

To be responsible for the production of financial information contained within the Directorate's annual Business Plan and the financial information provided in support of the production of cost pressure, service development and activity bids from the Directorate.

To facilitate the production of, and feedback from, annual Reference Costs.

To ensure that the Directorates' decision making and financial activities comply with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Schemes of Delegation and best practice.

To provide day to day supervision, leadership and guidance to more junior Directorate finance team colleagues.

To undertake specific projects as determined by Senior Staff within Financial Management team acting as his/her deputy.

To provide sound financial information to network partners.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

These are excellent roles for an ambitious individuals who likes challenges, are self-motivated and want to use their financial skills to add value and understand how financial resources can be used to support service improvement., The ideal candidates will be CCAB/CIMA qualified accountants or passed finalists, who are able to demonstrate a proven track record in financial management, academic success and with strong personal qualities, including communication skills, persuasion and team working. In return these posts offer a breadth of experience and an excellent development opportunity.