Assistance Finance Director

RGH - Global Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistance Finance Director to lead financial reporting and management. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to oversee statutory accounts, manage audits, and provide strategic financial advice to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, including a CCAB/CIMA qualification, and extensive experience in financial accounting and treasury management. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial solvency and compliance within the NHS framework. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and leadership, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in financial accounting with managerial roles.
• Ongoing CPD to maintain qualifications and expertise in NHS finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory financial reporting and prepare annual accounts.
• Provide financial support and advice to stakeholders and manage audits.

Skills

Team Leadership

Human Resource Management

Strategic Decision Making

Financial Accounting

Treasury Management

Regulatory Compliance

Client-Centric Approach

Education

Degree Level Education

CCAB/CIMA Qualification

5 GCSE/O Levels including Maths and English

Tools

Oracle Financial Ledger

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

About the job Assistance Finance Director

Position: Assistance Finance Director

Salary: £88,168 - £101,677

Location: Leeds

Fixed Term 3 Month Role Mon - Fri

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, manage, and develop statutory financial reporting, Financial Accounting, Capital Accounting, cashiers, and Treasury Management.
2. Plan and prepare the Trusts Annual Accounts, manage year-end closedown, and oversee external audits.
3. Produce financial plans and forecasts, ensuring cash solvency and achieving statutory targets.
4. Report the Trusts financial position to various stakeholders including the Board, NHS England, and Integrated Care Board.
5. Provide professional financial support and advice on financial accounting and Treasury matters.
6. Stay updated on changes in financial legislation, accounting standards, and NHS finance regulations.
7. Develop policies and procedures for financial and capital accounting, cashiering, and treasury management.
8. Support the Director of Finance on all capital aspects of strategic financial planning.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree level education with full CCAB/CIMA qualification.
2. 5 GCSE/O levels including Maths and English.
3. Ongoing CPD to maintain qualifications.
4. Extensive post-qualification experience in financial accounting, with supervisory and managerial roles.
5. Expertise in providing financial advice to multi-disciplinary teams, covering financial accounting, capital, or treasury issues.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Ability to lead and build teams, coaching and motivating staff.
2. Knowledge of human resource management techniques.
3. Experience with multiple systems for mandatory returns and data capture methods.
4. Ability to work autonomously, guided by legislation, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
5. Strategic perspective and decision-making skills.
6. Balancing specialist financial accounting support with professional standards and staff development.
7. In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, NHS financial and capital accounting regimes, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
8. Experience in capital accounting, capital planning, business planning, and objective setting.

Technical Proficiency:

1. Expertise in financial reporting, accounting, cash flow, planning, budgeting, and treasury management.
2. Knowledge of Oracle Financial Ledger, Payables, Bank line ESR, spreadsheets, and databases.
3. Understanding of VAT, payroll, pensions, and links to external organizations.

Core Competencies:

1. Collaboration
2. Integrity and respect
3. Inclusivity
4. Personal impact and growth
5. High standards
6. Commercial acumen
7. Client-centric approach