Band 8a – Finance and Business Manager, UK NEQAS

Job title:

Band 8a – Finance and Business Manager, UK NEQAS

Company

NHS

Job description

The UK National External Quality Assessment Unit (UK NEQAS) is operated by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is based in a bespoke unit at the Croxley Business Park in Watford.We are seeking a qualified management accountant to take responsibility for the business and financial management of the unit, including the financial liaison with the partner, limited-by-guarantee companies, QED Haematology and QED Transfusion and their accountants.The post is an NHS appointment and works with, but is not part of, the Trust’s Finance Department. The post holder will report to the Unit Director.The unit comprises approximately 30 people, with seven in the Administration team, as well as IT, logistics and scientific staff.This is a full-time position, with standard office hours, but we will consider flexible working arrangements.Croxley Business Park has regular lunchtime activities, an on-site gym, childcare facilities and a free shuttle bus from the local stations.Main duties of the jobThe primary duties and responsibilities of this post are to provide business management to the UK NEQAS Unit and the partner QED companies in all regular and ad hoc financial management and planning activities.You will demonstrate team leadership skills, with the planning and organisational ability to manage multiple work streams.You will have good communication skills, enjoy exchanging ideas and influencing policy and must be self-motivated, able to adapt to changing priorities and willing to implement change.Applicants should indicate in their application how they feel they meet the person specification and why they feel they are suitable for this role.About usWith a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly : https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Date posted13 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£52,963 to £59,360 a year inc HCAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number360-C-6202Job locationsCroxley Business Park10, Millfield HouseWatfordWD18 8YXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is a broad-based role with responsibility for preparing the Unit finance reports and forecasts, managing monthly, quarterly and year-end budget reconciliations, and presenting these to the Units senior management team.The post is also responsible for analysing the financial impact of policy changes, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and managing contracts with non-UK service users.The post is accountable for the timely and accurate invoicing and credit control for UK NEQAS services and for the effective leadership of the Administrative team.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong persuasion and negotiation skills to ensure projections and plans agreed with senior management team are realistic and achievable. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is a broad-based role with responsibility for preparing the Unit finance reports and forecasts, managing monthly, quarterly and year-end budget reconciliations, and presenting these to the Units senior management team.The post is also responsible for analysing the financial impact of policy changes, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and managing contracts with non-UK service users.The post is accountable for the timely and accurate invoicing and credit control for UK NEQAS services and for the effective leadership of the Administrative team.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong persuasion and negotiation skills to ensure projections and plans agreed with senior management team are realistic and achievable.Person SpecificationEducation and qualifications:Essential

• Education to degree level.
• Chartered or certified professional accountant.
• Undertakes CPD to maintain professional status.

Desirable

• Formal project management training.

Knowledge:Essential

• Specialist knowledge of accountancy and contract procedures.
• Knowledge of UK business practice.
• Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping.
• Extensive knowledge of office procedures.
• Intermediate/advanced use of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of commercial finance management packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS or public sector financial management.

Experience:Essential

• Demonstrates a depth of relevant experience sufficient for the role.
• Management experience.
• Experience of invoicing, credit control and financial management.
• Experience with presenting and explaining financial information to non-finance staff.
• Experience of market analysis in a competitive field.
• Experience of a commercial finance management software package.

Desirable

• Experience in project management.
• Experience of Xero financial management package.
• Experience of contract management.
• Experience of non-UK business practice.

Person SpecificationEducation and qualifications:Essential

• Education to degree level.
• Chartered or certified professional accountant.
• Undertakes CPD to maintain professional status.

Desirable

• Formal project management training.

Knowledge:Essential

• Specialist knowledge of accountancy and contract procedures.
• Knowledge of UK business practice.
• Knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping.
• Extensive knowledge of office procedures.
• Intermediate/advanced use of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of commercial finance management packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS or public sector financial management.

Experience:Essential

• Demonstrates a depth of relevant experience sufficient for the role.
• Management experience.
• Experience of invoicing, credit control and financial management.
• Experience with presenting and explaining financial information to non-finance staff.
• Experience of market analysis in a competitive field.
• Experience of a commercial finance management software package.

Desirable

• Experience in project management.
• Experience of Xero financial management package.
• Experience of contract management.
• Experience of non-UK business practice.

Expected salary

£52963 – 59360 per year

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:20:07 GMT

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