In this role, you will report into the Senior Divisional Finance Manager and work closely with the Finance Business Partner for the Division.

This role is suitable for any candidate with a good understanding of management accounting and who is looking to develop their analytical skills and broaden their experience of working with operational staff.

You should be a qualified CCAB accountant (or finalist) with a good track record of delivering results within a large complex environment. Previous NHS experience is not required*

Please note that any applicants who are not yet exam qualified will be offered a band 6 until exams are passed.

Working for Our Organisation

NBT Finance is a progressive team, an excellent place to work and a gateway to further opportunities in your NHS career.

The NHS offers a competitive range of benefits to employees:

• Salary between £49,387-56,515 (if exam qualified)
• Competitive pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave minimum (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days with up to 10 years NHS experience
• Staff extracurricular activities – Southmead charity events
• Access to the NHS Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme and on-site nursery through salary sacrifice (limited number of placements)

The post is contractually based at Christopher Hancock Building, Southmead, and at present we have a hybrid working model of remote working and office based when necessary. The requirement of office-based working can vary depending on current pressures and departmental needs.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours available, part time may be considered

As a Divisional Finance Manager, You Will:

• Oversee monthly financial reporting process to produce accurate information in a timely manner
• Produce Divisional finance plans and forecasts
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide a business partnering service to the Division
• Provide analytical support to the Division to maximise the efficient use of resources
• Have a clear understanding of the importance of using appropriate data and information (financial and non-financial) to improve productivity, efficiency and facilitate decision making
• Leading and managing a team ensuring development plans are in place to ensure a high quality of service is delivered

The Successful Applicant Will Have:

• Experience of working in an innovative finance function
• Confidence in understanding and analysing large data sets
• Good understanding of Financial Management
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, tailored appropriately to the audience

Please see the detailed job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Past Finalist CCAB

Desirable criteria

• CCAB qualified

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant work experience

Desirable criteria

• NHS experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing staff

Important Information

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Important

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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