Finance & Business Advisor

Job overview

Please note on site presence is required for this role with hybrid working options available which can be discussed at interview stage.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to work in a high profile role within the Finance department at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will be supporting at least one clinical area reporting to, and occasionally deputising for, the Finance & Business Manager. They will be an integral part of the finance department as well as a key point of contact for the divisional team. The post holder will also be managing at least one member of staff, including supporting them in their career development and completing their annual appraisal.

This is an exciting time to join the finance team at ESTH, as the department looks to enhance the service it provides the Trust to aid decision making against the backdrop of needing to reduce corporate costs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide financial support to high profile projects within the Trust, in a challenging but supportive environment.

Candidates must have worked within a complex and rapidly changing environment preferably with previous experience of NHS finances. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential to allow effective communication with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including divisional management teams, executive directors, clinicians and staff.

Main duties of the job

• To provide sound financial advice to a Division and to the Trust. In particular using financial and other information to support the Directorate Management team in making recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate/Trust.
• To direct and lead the work of the management accountant to provide an efficient and proactive management accounting service to Departments within the Directorate and the Trust, ensuring deadlines are met and the needs and objectives of the Trust are achieved.
• To promote and support a culture of robust and innovative service based financial planning across the Trust.
• To represent the Trust’s financial interests when dealing and negotiating with 3rd party contractors and external organisations.
• As part of the Finance Department Management team provide effective leadership for the success and future direction of the Department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be a finance lead for a Directorate/Division in the Trust, including responsibility for the management accounting function of that area.
• To ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes.
• To investigate and advise on highly complex issues & lead on providing financial and business planning advice to the Division.
• Responsibility for the management and performance of at least one member of staff.
• To ensure that the financial statements represent a true and fair view and meet relevant financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.