Assistance Finance Director

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial leader to manage statutory financial reporting and oversee capital accounting. This role involves preparing annual accounts, managing audits, and providing strategic financial advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level education with a CCAB/CIMA qualification and extensive experience in financial accounting. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial solvency and compliance with NHS regulations, while also developing policies for treasury management. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact on the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in financial accounting.
• Ongoing CPD to maintain qualifications in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage statutory financial reporting and accounting.
• Produce financial plans and forecasts for the Trust.

Skills

Team Leadership

Human Resource Management

Financial Reporting

Strategic Decision-Making

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Education

Degree Level Education

CCAB/CIMA Qualification

5 GCSE/O Levels including Maths and English

Tools

Oracle Financial Ledger

Excel Spreadsheets

Databases

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

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Skills and Attributes:

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

Technical Proficiency:

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