Finance Manager-SWLP

Responsibilities

To act as Lead Finance specialist for a range of services and directorates in SWLP division.To lead and process the month end reporting.To develop and maintain an in-depth specialist knowledge of the Trust''s accounting processes and procedures and the system relating to budgetary control and business planning.To have an expert understanding of national accounting standards and an awareness of NHS Finance Initiatives.To develop a close understanding of the Directorate and to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving and anticipating and evaluating financial risks. Build strong working relations with business managers and clinicians in each SDU/Dept.To operate an effective budgetary control system for all relevant directorate budgets, to provide budget holders with accurate and reliable feedback on their financial performance to support the delivery of a balanced budget position at the end of each financial year.To analyse financial performance each month, investigating the underlying causes and highlighting key issues for discussion and action. To use variance analysis on the monthly financial statements to understand and explain the key variances.To ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to appropriate levels of management.Role and Organisation

We currently have a Finance Manager vacancy for a qualified/part qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent with NHS finance experience who is able to demonstrate strong communication/interpersonal and management skills supervising a team of two staff.This post will work along with the Deputy Head of Finance and Commercial Finance Manager and be responsible for a range of services within the Pathology division within the Trust. The post-holder will be expected to work within the Divisional Finance Team to deliver high quality financial information and advice for the South West London Pathology (SWLP). SWLP is a partnership and provide pathology services for St Georges, Epsom and St Helier, Croydon and Kingston NHS Hospitals. SWLP is hosted by St ..... full job details .....