Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the post will be responsible for managing the finance team to ensure the effective delivery of:
- The provision of financial information, advice, and guidance;
- The annual budget setting and business planning processes;
- The production of the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns;
- The review, development, and ongoing maintenance of business processes and systems control functions within Oracle financials.
Core responsibilities:
- Manage the finance team.
- Plan and coordinate team activities to produce detailed budgets aligned with corporate planning parameters and budget strategy.
- Plan and coordinate the production and dissemination of financial monitoring and projections.
- Coordinate financial year-end activities to meet statutory reporting requirements.
- Manage and undertake robust financial modelling to support service development.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements (VAT, Corporation Tax).
- Coordinate activities to comply with the Treasury Management Strategy.
- Participate actively in management and project teams.
- Analyze legislation and guidance to support service and procedural development.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of client service.
- Represent the council on external bodies and maintain professional contacts.
- Control and monitor the use of Oracle Financials.
- Deputize for the Head of Finance as appropriate.
- Develop financial reporting tools.
- Lead the development of Financial Regulations and Procedures.
- Participate in financial training delivery.
- Contribute to the Trust’s Appraisal Scheme.
- Uphold the Trust's policies on equality, promote a harmonious working environment, and monitor training needs.
- Perform other duties to achieve post objectives, aligned with salary grade and abilities.
- Ensure responsibilities adhere to Health and Safety policies.
If you possess the skills and ambition to contribute positively to Walsall Healthcare Trust, please contact Westwood Harris Burns at 0161-527-6024 or info@harrisburns.com for an information pack or to arrange an informal discussion.
Offices located in Lancashire, Stoke, and the Midlands.