Job Description

Working closely with the Finance Manager and two Assistant Finance Managers, you will be producing high quality financial information, including analysis of income and cost recharges to and from other organisations, monthly management accounts on projects and divisional performance and support with forecasts and business planning.



You will be looking to develop your skills in providing sound support and advice to the operational teams to help manage the Trust's NHS and Private Care finances. You will have excellent communication skills and be highly computer literate, with excellent attention to detail



To provide assistance and absence cover for other members of the Finance team, as required.



To continually review and recommend improvements to financial processes and procedures within the Trust.



To assist with the development of the Financial Information Systems.



Any other duties as required, which are consistent with the grade and nature of the post.



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification:



To identify, investigate and obtain explanations for significant variances and to discuss these variances with budget holders and managers.



To meet regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and to provide information and analysis to them.



To ensure that all official meetings with budget holders are documented and the outcome agreed.



To respond both to regular and ad-hoc requests for information from Clinical Units, wards, departments and other members of the Divisional team.