KA) Assistant Finance Manager

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Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you-not an AI tool., As a qualified accountant you'll work closely with caring and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. You will lead and develop a team of finance staff and be the pivotal finance link for a major business unit. You will work closely with Hospital Directors, Senior Doctors and Nurses to come up with innovative solutions to the challenges facing the health system. You will use your analytical and problem solving skills to understand the story behind the data but get involved in so much more than just the numbers. You will be involved in educating and training non finance colleagues but also take the opportunity to learn from them as well. You should have an eye for detail and can scrutinise performance and benchmark across services.,
• Analyse cost drivers, variances, and trends in collaboration with a range of services to help deliver a sustainable model.
• Month end management accounts, forecasting and yearly financial planning.
• Improve financial 'grip and control' and provide recommendations to senior management in relation to their budget.
• Participate in the development of business case proposals.
• Financial representative as part of the services' senior management teams.
• Manage a small team of management accountants.