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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-CO-21696
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Portland House
Town
Worthing
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2025 23:59

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Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Finance Specialist – Provider Collaboratives

NHS AfC: Band 6

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

The Finance Specialist will be an integral member of the Provider Collaborative Financial Management team helping to provide a comprehensive financial service. They will manage the day-to-day financial management processes and transactions, while supporting continuous improvement and data interrogation. They will support the Senior Finance Business Partner and work closely with the whole Provider Collaborative teams to ensure the accuracy of month end processing.

The post holder will be supported to continue or start their ACCA/CIMA studies to achieve professionally qualified status.

 

Main duties of the job

Financial Control

 ·         Support the timely completion of Trust’s monthly and annual accounts, in accordance with statutory and governance requirements. 

·         Support the completion of all assigned financial adjustments for the relevant budget area, in an accurate and timely manner, including any necessary accruals, prepayments and budget transfers to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.

·         Ensure the information held on the finance system is accurate and maintain the quality of data held on the finance system.

Financial Reporting

 ·         To monitor, investigate and explain variances from budgets and/or Benefit Realisation Programme targets in a timely manner, understanding the key drivers for the financial position.

·         To provide analytical support (e.g. financial statistics, costing, analysis) to the Senior Finance Business Partner and Programme Managers.

Financial Planning and Change

 ·         To support the budget setting process for the Provider Collaborative area to ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of financial resources in line with Provider Collaborative priorities and longer-term strategic plans.

  • Monitor and report on the financial performance of transformation programmes, specialised services, and other delegated budgets.
 
 

Working for our organisation

The post holder will work closely with other members of the Finance team and will be expected to contribute actively and positively to the management team agenda to ensure the achievement of all Directorate objectives.  The post holder will also work closely with operational Provider collaboratives leads and external stakeholders and will communicate openly and effectively on all financial matters of the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will;

 ·         Ensure accurate monthly reporting for the Provider Collaborative area. This will include journaling and transactions review, extensive data analysis and financial presentation.

  • Be responsible for the maintenance of key management information including; budgets and actuals within Expenditure, Income, and Headcount establishment.
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of key Provider Collaborative functions including EPC financial management and oversight and supplier relationships.
  • Support with raising sales invoices and purchases orders as necessary.
  • Provide ad-hoc budgetary advice to budget holders and their support management.
  • Support the annual budget setting and monthly forecasting process.
  • Be responsible for leading and supporting the Finance Apprentice/Analyst, who will be providing management accounting support for the area.
  • Be an advocate of Continuous Improvement and work closely with the wider Finance team to help implement small to medium improvement projects,

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • AAT Qualified or equivalent, or equivalent experience
  • A-Level or equivalent education

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Financial Management.
  • Knowledge of financial and accountancy procedures.
  • Computer Literate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gareth Howard
Job title
Senior Finance Business Partner
Email address
[email protected]
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