Job vacancy: Assistant Finance Manager, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield

Job summary

Main area

Finance

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working
Other

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours)

Job ref

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Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/05/2025

Assistant Finance Manager

NHS AfC: Band 5

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working within policies and procedures appropriate to own area, plan and prioritise own workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial timetables are met.
Regularly develop, create and manipulate reports and present accurate, timely financial data using computer databases and spreadsheets.
Be prepared to present financial information to non-finance staff in an easy to understand format that will aid and support appropriate decision making.
Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to improve financial and accounting services.
To develop strong working relationships with managers both within and external to relevant Directorates and Trust promoting a culture of shared responsibility for financial issues.
To provide short term financial projections incorporating activity, workforce and associated income and expenditure implications.
Involvement in the discussions regarding the agreement of cost saving efficiency schemes and calculation of the savings relating to identified schemes.
Provide training as required on aspects of financial management including activity, workforce, income and expenditure to non-finance managers.
For designated Directorates support / contribute to issues regarding financial reporting, financial advice, budget setting and business case production.
Attend appropriate Directorate Management Board meetings as the finance representative.
To interrogate and produce information and reports from a wide range of computerised systems by the use of a high level of IT skills, including Excel, the general ledger, Hyperion and ESR.
Ensure accurate coding of all expenditure within the financial ledger to maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
To deputise for the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager as required
To assist in the completion of ad hoc projects as required.
The post holder will be expected to develop the role on an ongoing basis with his / her manager and the service and to adapt the job according to management and organisational changes.
Any other duties as required

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Qualifications GCSE in Maths & English at Grade 4-9 / A-C or equivalent qualifications
Able to demonstrate continuing personal / professional development
NVQ level 5 or Professional accountancy qualifications – Certificate Level or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member (or nearing completion of membership) or Demonstrate equivalent experience to degree level

Desirable criteria

Qualified / Part Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB / CIMA).

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential criteria

Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
Recent / relevant Financial and or Management Accounting experience
Experience of working in a large organization with complex management structures
Knowledge of NHS funding flows and the financial framework of an NHS Trust
Analytical / problem solver
Attention to detail / accuracy

Desirable criteria

Experience of Oracle General Ledger or other recognised ledger systems
Knowledge of PbR / PLICS
Experience in working within the NHS / Foundation Trust

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential criteria

Excellent written / oral communication
Enthusiastic team player
Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service

Desirable criteria

Leadership Skills

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Name: Martyn.Housecroft
Job title: Senior Finance Manager
Email address: [email protected]

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Assistant Finance Manager

NHS AfC: Band 5

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Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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