Divisional Finance Advisor - Development Post

The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management and Deputy Divisional Finance Managers in the provision of sound financial information to the Senior Finance Team and Divisional budget managers and other stakeholders. The post holder will ensure that all work is completed, either directly or by staff under their supervision, in line with both local & national timetables and the Trust's Standing Financial Orders and Instructions. The post holders will be assisting in the provision of a management accounting service to the Trust's Divisions. This will involve ensuring that all financial information relating to these Divisions is correctly processed. The post holders will also provide effective financial support and advice to the Divisions, o Producing and assisting in the development of accurate monthly budgetary and associated information o Reporting to the Divisional/Deputy Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of a range of designated budgets highlighting any significant movements. o Advising, supporting and being a point of contact to budget managers within the Trust. o Providing accurate advice and detail in relation to ESR and act as a point of contact to the Department. o Assisting the DDFM and other Senior Divisional Finance Advisors with internal training. o Support Innovation and the Finance 'Continuous Improvement' Agenda in day to day working., o The accurate coding of prime documents including the authorisation and completion of expenditure journals and budget journals. o Authorise and ensure all budget adjustments required are accurately calculated recorded and actioned. o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure transactions. This requires knowledge of payroll and accounts payable systems. Incorrect payments must be identified and resolved. o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure accruals and recharges, both internal and external. Ensure that debtor invoices are raised for income due. o Carry out the reconciliation of the establishments between the Finance ledger system and the Trusts Personnel Information System. o Interrogate and analyse various computer systems / software packages to produce financial information and reports. This will include the day-to-day responsibility for specific computer systems. o Responsible for the distribution of all relevant month end budget statements and associated information to budget holders in line with the set timetable. o Ensure that the integrity of the coding structure in the financial ledger is always maintained, and that revised summary reporting hierarchies are developed as required in response to organisational change. o Keep up to date with VAT guidance and ensure VAT is reclaimed through correct coding. o Ensure that all information and returns are produced in line with the Trust's Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions. o Assist the HoFM in working with the Trust's Internal and External Auditors as and when required. o Assisting the Financial Management Team in the annual budget setting process. · Resolve financial queries, by using own judgement and interpretation skills. · Assist the Deputy Divisional Finance Manager as and when required. · Report to the Divisional Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of budgets highlighting any significant movements. · Provide financial analysis through spreadsheets, databases, and the ledger report writer to meet the needs of the Divisional Finance Managers

• AAT Member/Degree/CCAB, Extensive experience in using all Microsoft office programmes.
• Able to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
• Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems
Desirable criteria
• SQL
• Power BI, Experience of working within a finance department
• Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures
Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a Management accounts department
• Experience of training others, Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds, Experience of communicating financial matters with non-finance professionals
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has recently won a national HFMA award for embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team. We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, training e.g. apprenticeship options, a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff you will receive plenty of discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores too. The Trust is committed to the continuous improvement of services and has adopted a lean-based improvement practice to support this. Participation in improvement initiatives is positively encouraged with opportunity to access training to support improvement work., It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.