Job summaryAiredale NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking dynamic well managed organisation that was awarded Dr Foster small hospital of the year in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is located close to Skipton, with the nearby Yorkshire Dales and is regarded as a very pleasant place to work.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Reporting Finance Manager to join our financial management team. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Management this is a role which is focused on delivering high quality finance, planning and external reporting information, consolidation of the Group annual accounts and ensuring key processes across the department are consistently designed and applied.Based in the finance department within the hospital, the team work closely with operational colleagues to support robust financial management and control. The role advertised is vital in ensuring robust, accurate and timely internal and external reporting.The post holder will have a key role in ensuring the effective use of resources through providing high quality financial information, advice and support at a senior level. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a real commitment to excellent service delivery and great communication skills.Interview date: TBCMain duties of the joboEnsure the month end position is produced in line with the finance timetable for the Central/Reserves Division and other clinical Divisions which are reported centrally.oResponsibility for the Trust Waste Reduction tracker and any associated reporting required across the Trust for accurate cost management.oPrepare the finance elements of the Board reports in line with the finance timetable in readiness for the Assistant Director of Finance-Financial Management to review.oAct as key liaison with finance teams from Joint Venture and subsidiary partners to understand their operations and ensure accurate and timely reporting in month end and consolidated reports.oResponsibility to ensure that the consolidation of the Trusts and joint venture and subsidiary accounts are reflected accurately in the Trust ledger, forecasts, all Board reports, regulatory returns and Month 9 and Month 12 accounts submissions . Respond to queries from internal and external audit regarding consolidation and reporting.oTo ensure the consolidated Waste Reduction position is reflected accurately in Corporate reporting.oTo ensure a robust consolidation procedure is in place, together with comprehensive procedure notes to ensure cross cover is in place.oResponsibility for the creation, consolidation and reporting of business planning templates and finance teams are aware of the business planning timetable and deadlines.oEnsure that the Central and Reserves business planning is reflected accurately.About usWe are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details and a detailed job description, please see the attached job description and person specification attached to this advertPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent.CCAB / CIMA qualified with significant post qualification experience and active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).ExperienceEssentialProven experience of working within a senior management accounts roleSignificant experience of computerised ledger packages, and their application and development.Experience of preparing NHS reporting templates for monthly and annual reporting to NHS England, ICS, ICB and other NHS regulatory bodiesExperience of group accounting and reporting within the NHSDesirableExperience of Oracle/NEP ledger systemExperience of managing staff, with the ability to lead and motivate.Experience of business case development and writing.SkillsEssentialWork under own initiative and be able to prioritise own workload, and that of the team.Ability to communicate confidently, diplomatically and professionally to all levels of staff within and outside the organisation, using all forms of communication. Often this may involve complex or potentially emotive issuesSignificant level of analytical skills and ability to process and understand complex financial data.Ability to communicate with financial and non-financial managers and staff.High level of concentration is frequently required in completion of complex analytical tasks.Plans the delivery of complex tasks or projects involving others.KnowledgeEssentialStrong understanding of technical accounting required to complete external reporting.Knowledge of NHS funding flowsDesirableKnowledge of NHS system workingValues and BehavioursEssentialA confident, pleasant approach, willing to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and working with multidisciplinary teams.A commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly.A committed and enthusiastic desire to attain high standards.A commitment to taking responsibility and facilitating the successful achievement of desired outcomes.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAiredale NHS Foundation TrustAddressAiredale General HospitalSkipton RoadKeighleyBD20 6TDEmployer's websitehttps://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)