QR code linking to this job posting Financial Planning and Performance Accountant in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa pro rata  PERMANENT 

Are you a CCAB qualified accountant looking for the next step in your career? Do you have NHS financial management experience? Would you like an exciting and diverse development opportunity working in a forward-thinking finance team?

If the answer is yes, then come and join us as a Financial Planning and Performance Accountant at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust!

This varied role is an integral part of the corporate finance team, providing support for the Trust's financial planning, reporting and performance function, alongside delivering a high-quality financial management service for the division of Trust Services.

You will develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders across the divisional and corporate teams providing financial information, support and advice demonstrating an understanding of the key financial issues. Applying an understanding of NHS finance and accounting regime you will assist in co-ordinating, maintaining and producing a variety of information to inform and support delivery of the Trust's financial planning and reporting requirements.

To be successful in this role you will need to have excellent analytical and numeracy skills with well-developed computer literacy, be a good communicator and be able to effectively manage priorities and deadlines.

You will be responsible for assisting the Head of Financial Planning & Performance (HoFPP) and the Head of Strategic Finance (HoSF) on key tasks including;

  • developing and maintaining the Trust's annual and medium-term revenue plan, forecasting models and relevant supporting information.
  • internal and external Trust financial reporting to set timescales.
  • providing a pro-active management accounting service to the division of Trust Services including preparing monthly accounts, analysis of the financial position, budgeting and providing relevant financial advice.
  • financial assessment/appraisal of service developments and transfers.
  • financial input into corporate projects and business cases.

The post holder is required to line manage a Management Accountant.

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