Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Management Accountant to join the Finance team on a full time basis.



The finance team has recently been restructured, and this is therefore an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic team.



The role will be supporting designated NSFT Corporate functions across the Trust and will play a supporting role in key strategic work, working closely with the Senior Leadership team.



The role reports directly to a Business Partner and supports the production of accurate and timely financial information, delivery of the Trust's efficiency program and strategic work including the annual planning process and complex business cases.



The successful candidates will be C.C.A.B. qualified (or due to qualify very soon) and have significant financial management experience, although



not necessarily with previous NHS or wider public sector experience.



Dependant on the candidates circumstances the formal base may be either Ipswich or Norwich on appointment and it will be possible to work part of the time from home.



NSFT supports flexible working and we will consider part time and flexible working requests in the fulfilment of these roles



Secondments from other NHS organisations are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that the Trust, through the Finance Business Partners and Head of Financial Management, is provided with relevant and timely financial information and advice and that both external and internal financial returns are undertaken in accordance with timetables.






The Post holder will have senior management accounts responsibility for designated corporate departments and will meet regularly with the corresponding budget managers and Trust Executives to review their financial position.





The role will play a key role with strategic planning, supporting the Finance Business Partners across localities and corporate areas with the annual plan, medium-term financial planning, national returns and complex and senior discussions with items such as Financial Recovery Plans.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Full qualified membership of a CCAB professional body or equivalent, or due to be fully qualified within the near future (development role) Evidence of continuous personal development #

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of budgetary control processes and methodologies Ability to prepare, understand, critically review and deliver financial performance reports to senior budget holder and directors.

Desirable criteria

NHS experience #

Skills

Essential criteria

Innovative thinking and ability to challenge current ways of working in a respectful and collaborative manner.

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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