{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Finance Manager - Research & Innovation with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n This opportunity is for an Assistant Finance Manager role in the Research & Innovation team here at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which can be offered as a Band 6 position with clear progression potential to a Band 7, or directly at a Band 7 depending on experience. The successful candidate will support financial management and reporting as well as post award budget management of research grants/portfolios whilst also having the chance to take on greater responsibilities and leadership opportunities as they advance in their role. Working within the finance team, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of financial information and guidance to budget holders, ensuring the financial ledgers are properly maintained, developed and fully utilized and assisting in the production of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. The successful individual will have good analytical skills and an eye for detail along with a desire to change things and improve systems and processes. They will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team and take individual lead on tasks to ensure deadlines are made on a timely basis. To support the Finance Manager and lead on areas of the provision of an expert financial management service to the directorates within GOSH along with other portfolio areas as required. To lead and be responsible for areas of the monthly directorate reporting, other allocated services, including the production of information, cost and income analysis, forecasting and the presentation of this information. To support unit managers and clinicians in the discharge of their financial responsibilities, including the development and reporting of Cost Improvement Scheme (CIP) plans, financial modelling of service developments and leading projects. To contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust's medium to long -term financial strategy. To manage, co-ordinate and provide professional support to junior financial management staff ensuring development of the financial management function and the improvement of processes undertaken by the team. To support the Business Partner, Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Financial Management & other senior finance staff in the delivery of corporate tasks and objectives. To be responsible in conjunction with the Finance Manager for external returns and reporting relating to allocated portfolios. To lead on process improvement within the department identifying areas that can be improved and working with other members of staff to implement the change. About us The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both information, please view the attachment below. "}