Deputy Finance Manager in Wolverhampton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Manager to join the Black Count Pathology Service on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Clinical Finance Manager, the successful candidate will lead a Financial Management team to ensure effective use of financial resources in pursuit of agreed Divisional and Corporate goals. This post will also support budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, monthly monitoring and reporting within corporate standards and timetables. The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This role is based at New Cross Hospital while also embracing the option of agile working, through a combination of on-site working and working from home, should this flexibility be attractive to the right candidate.

• The post holder will provide financial support and advice to specified divisions and support services.
• Financial support will include advising Clinical Directors, Divisional Managers, Group/Directorate Managers, Budget Holders and the Corporate Finance Manager in financial matters relating to the areas concerned.
• They will supervise a finance team providing professional advice on all financial matters.
• The Deputy Finance Manager will represent the Chief Financial Officer at Divisional/Departmental Team Meetings and will ensure that all decisions are made within a financial framework agreed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• To ensure that all information provided by the team is of a high professional standard, is timely and accurate and that correct financial principles are adhered to.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team, assisting the Finance Manager in recruitment and selection, appraisals, personal development, sickness absence policy and disciplinary issues, ensuring Trust HR policies are adhered to.
• To be responsible for leading the team through the monthly management accounting process, ensuring the correct accounting treatment of provisions made, and that the strict reporting and forecasting deadlines are adhered to.
• Meet regularly with divisional staff and budget holders to discuss the financial position and associated issues.
• To advise the divisions/departments on a wide range of financial issues, including identifying cost improvement targets, income generation, costing of rebased establishments, service developments, financial management and business planning.
• To ensure that all financial proposals have been accurately costed, and that the division/department is aware of the full implications of the proposals.
• To provide financial support to business cases prepared for presentation to a number of groups including Trust Management Committee, Trust Board, Commissioners and ICs.
• To appraise the Finance Manager of any concerns / risks with achievement of financial breakeven of directorate budgets including financial implications of changes in service provision.
• To support the Finance Manager in the annual Trust business planning and budget setting process.
• To report any non-compliance or potential non-compliance to the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate.
• To lead the team in accurate completion of the Trust accounts processes, ensuring tasks are completed in line with the timetables and comply with External Audit requirements.
• To participate in departmental meetings, e.g. Team Brief.
• To deputise for the Finance Manager at Divisional and Senior Finance Team Meetings as required and support other colleagues as appropriate.

• Qualified AAT with substantial post qualification NHS management accounting experience.
• Previous experience of working within a senior management accounts role.
• Ability to lead in business planning and budget setting processes.
• Must be computer literate with previous experience of Microsoft office (or similar) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• High level of analytical skills and ability to process complex financial data.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally to all levels of staff within and outside the organisation.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.