Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Financial Management function at UHCW NHS Trust supporting Group D which supports Women & Children and Surgical Services. The successful applicant will be expected to provide comprehensive financial advice to Service and Speciality managers to enable the achievement of financial balance and contribute to the business planning process and service developments.The post-holder will be part of a team directly involved in the maintenance of the general ledger and budgetary control system and ensuring compliance with all finance policies and procedures [including the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)].Please be advised that interviews are planned to take place on 22nd May 2024.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will support the production of monthly management information and statutory annual accounts, making use of the Trust financial systems. The post-holder will post accounting journals, including accruals and prepayments, to correctly reflect the financial position of the specialty.The post-holder will need to be highly numerate and demonstrate a working knowledge of computerised software packages, The post-holder is required to translate complex numerical data and technical concepts in a meaningful way to non-finance staff.The post-holder will be required to maintain regular communication with specialty management and be able to advise and support as required with understanding the financial position and to contribute to the Trust's Waste Reduction ProgrammeClosing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProduce accurate, timely and appropriate monthly financial and performance management information for the Group(s), within the timescales determined by the Trust. This will involve the collection, collation and processing of complex data from a variety of sources into appropriate information to allow input into the computerised ledger.Calculate accruals, prepayments and adjustments to be reflected in the monthly management accounts and maintain a clear audit trail by means of adherence to trust financial procedures and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Quality check month end reports for accuracy.Produce a year end forecast projection to assist with the management of budgets.To obtain timely interpretations of budget variances which are used to agree appropriate action with managers to avoid further overspends, and to develop recovery plans if necessary.For further details please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsExperienceEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsKnowledgeEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsSkillsEssentialSee supporting documentsDesirableSee supporting documentsDisclosure 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUHCWClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXEmployer's websitehttps://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)