Assistant Finance Manager

Page Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analyst for an NHS trust in London. The role involves producing budget statements, developing financial performance reports, and advising on financial management information. The ideal candidate will hold a degree, be working towards a CCAB qualification, and have strong financial management skills. This position offers an immediate start on a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant progress towards a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification.
• Experience in financial management and costing.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly budget statements and reports.
• Develop integrated financial performance reports.
• Meet regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance.
• Ensure awareness of financial performance requirements.
• Contribute to annual budget setting and financial planning process.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Progress towards CCAB qualification

Job description

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You will be working for a well known NHS trust based in the heart of London.

Job Description

1. To be responsible for the production of the monthly budget statements and associated reports for a wide range of budgets in accordance with agreed timetables.
2. To develop and maintain an integrated financial performance report, including a year-end forecast, highlighting key variances and trends in activity and finance, commenting on influencing factors and advising on any necessary management action.
3. To meet regularly with budget holders and Senior Managers to assess financial performance and to provide financial management information, analysis, and advice regarding key risks and critical success factors in achieving financial targets.
4. To ensure budget holders and managers are aware of financial performance requirements, including the need for budgetary control and adherence to SFIs, and to provide financial awareness training where necessary.
5. To contribute to the annual budget setting/financial planning process: supervise the calculation of the annual budgets for various cost centres, ensure their input into the Finance Systems, work with budget holders to identify cost pressures and service developments, and support the development of a 3-5 year financial plan.
6. To assess the impact of in-year changes in activity levels on income and expenditure, considering referral patterns and capacity changes.
7. To assist in preparing elements of business cases as required.
8. To lead on providing advice and support in areas such as Imaging, Medicine, Pathology and Genetics, Surgery, and Support Services.

The Successful Applicant

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Significant progress towards a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial management and costing.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial planning, costing, pricing, variance analysis, and reporting techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and competence in word processing and financial systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Effective time management to meet tight deadlines.
• An understanding of financial data influence factors and budgetary control principles.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
• An active interest in professional development.

What's on Offer

You will be offered an immediate start on a 6-month contract within the NHS.