Purpose of role:
The post holder will support the Head of Commercial Finance in all aspects of commercial decision making, financial performance, financial control, and contractual negotiations and discussions with both Project Co. and the Trust
The role will be responsible for driving continuously improving financial performance, initiating and supporting local revenue and profit growth projects, and supporting the delivery of segment initiatives.
Responsibility for accurate financial and management information and the management of a site based finance function Main objectives
Creation of annual budgets and maintaining a robust forecasting process across the remit, identifying issues and opportunities and ensuring that the operations managers have plans in place to address them
Work with site management to deliver accurate monthly accounts to reflect all activity within the account, ensuring that items such as variations, rechargeable works and major project activity are represented accurately.
Develop a strong working relationship with the operational team - ensure they are all aware of current and future challenges.
Providing expert financial advice to operational management, driving financial performance through commercially sound analysis
Preparation of relevant, timely management information to equip the operators with the information required to make business decisions
Work with the operational teams to analyse performance trends, risks and opportunities and to determine how best the insight from this work can be turned into real performance improvements in the business.
Support both the sites and divisional region with financial reporting
Ensure financial control environment is properly implemented, especially around weekly/monthly trading accounts, stock management and cost control.
Identification of process efficiencies and personal training needs
Ensure contract variations are appropriately documented, calculated and accounted for
Adopt an approach of continuous improvement, keeping up-to-date with changes in policy, procedure and legislation. Revisit key policies regularly to ensure the team is up to date with recommended financial best practice
To support the sites within the region and Head of Commercial Finance through a variety of ad hoc tasks focused around the identification and analysis of site performance metrics
Undertake any associated project related work (e.g. IT system upgrades / Group initiatives) to assist with improving delivery of the finance team services and better support contract performance
Support the implementation and on-going delivery of Health & Care segment strategies as required, ensuring effective change management
Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with both internal and external clients to ensure the provision of a quality Finance support function at all times
Maintain a flexible and team focused approach Essential
Qualified or part-Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE
Strong communicator with the confidence and capability of challenging Operational Managers and ensuring adherence to agreed procedures
Experience of providing financial support to service contracts
Strong time management and organisational skills to deliver an effective Finance function
Ability to work under pressure and ensure that deadlines are met
Excellent commercial acumen with strong technical skills to deliver relevant, accurate analysis to facilitate decision making
The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.
Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial subjects
The ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer-term opportunities
Experience of financial modelling
Good Excel skill and knowledge of other Office applications (Word/PowerPoint)
Fluent English (written and Spoken)
Desirable
Experience of working in Healthcare environment or Facilities Management
Experience of financial tools and systems (eg. SAP / Hyperion Essbase)