Job Description

Description

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.



This role is 37.5 hours per week



Location of the role:



Remote working with travel as required around the South West and Wales

What you'll be doing

Drive improved financial awareness via effective business partnering, finance inductions and training. Support adhoc and month end reporting and analysis; provide informative analysis of performance at site level, identifying key variances, underlying causes, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders. Support services to operate within budget and ensure effective remedial plans are in place to address key variances. In conjunction with the wider Finance function, ensure the integrity, probity and reasonableness of local financial controls and financial data, in order to minimise financial risk via the correct implementation of local procedures. Support the Finance Business Partner with bespoke pricing, fee initiative projects such as inflation, needs led and other ad hoc projects. Support the Finance Business Partner with payroll approvals within the agreed processes and timescales. Support the business units to appraise and prepare business cases, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and meet the business need. Attend sites to investigate financial irregularities, reconcile operational practises to the budget for each site and support sites with proactive margin improvement plans. Undertake projects for the Group, which may cover a diverse range of topics within commercial and operational settings. Support the Finance Business Partner during forecasting and budgeting processes. Develop and support reporting processes for the divisional financial team and operations.

What you'll bring to the role

Experience as a Commercial Analyst or Management Accountant in any field Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is preferable Strong Microsoft Excel skills Professionally qualified as an accountant or studying towards one of the recognised accountancy bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent). Candidates that are QBE will be considered based on their experience.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday! Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10 years' service Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years Employee Assistance Programme Competitive Pension Scheme Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period) Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period) Smart Holidays (qualifying period) Gym Flex (qualifying period) Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme Eye Care Vouchers 'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.



Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions - including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health - and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.