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Your new company

A luxury wholesaler is looking for a Finance Analyst to join their FP&A team. They are a fast-growing scale-up company whose products are currently present and highly regarded globally. The culture is progressive and fast-paced, with change and innovation on the horizon every day. This role needs someone who can start immediately, or up to 1-month notice only!

Your new role

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the FP&A Team with month end and budgeting
• Business plans and wholesale reports
• Update and maintain reporting dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making
• Weekly sales reporting
• Variance analysis & providing explanations
• Financial modelling on Excel
• Drive process & system improvement within the FP&A functions
• Supporting both the FP&A and commercial finance team with any ad-hoc requests

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant with financial analysis experience, ideally with either retail, consumer, eCommerce or wholesale sector experience.
Large company exposure will stand you in good stead, since this company is set to grow, whilst SME experience will lend itself to implementation at this critical time of growth and scale-up.

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business who is consistently expanding their portfolio with well-known global brands. You will get the chance to join a team with impressive finance leaders who will help support your further development.
You will receive a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus a 10% discretionary bonus.

What you need to do now

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There is now an exciting opportunity to join the Trust’s finance team as a Finance Manager (IT, EPR & Digital Projects) within the corporate team. As the principal finance contact for the corporate operational division, this is a vital role in ensuring the effective use of the division’s financial resources. This post will also provide a full range of advice to the Senior Management Team to ensure budgets are appropriately maintained and financial results are reported accurately.



Key responsibilities also include:

• To have overall responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting, management and control within the outlined project areas, including monitoring of performance against budget and providing advice on corrective action as necessary;

• To ensure appropriate financial management support to project budget holders, timely administration of budget and accrual adjustments along with provision of reports to budget holders. This to include both capital and revenue costs;

• To provide financial information, advice and support to the project team, meeting regularly with project workstream leads, to ensure that the financial position of the project is clearly understood and that any potential financial problems are identified early enough for corrective action to be taken;

• To ensure the monthly reporting of financial results is robust, accurate and produced in a timely manner for presentation to the relevant monthly reporting, performance meetings or executive boards and to ensure appropriate support is provided to finance colleagues;

• To provide robust variance analysis for the relevant monthly reporting, performance meetings or executive boards ensuring that appropriate reasons and trends for variances are identified and explained;

• To have overall responsibility for the in year and future year project capital and revenue forecast to inform the annual and strategic planning process.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Easy and quick transport links

A range of attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop your skills

Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.



This is an important role within Moorfields Eye Hospital whereby the successful applicant would find themselves working closely with Senior Leadership and Board members in an interesting and challenging setting. Applicants must be qualified within a CCAB body with considerable experience in Financial Management and an ability to command credibility and respect from operational managers and colleagues up to Board level.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Sep 2024

One 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Due to natural progression within the wider Barts Health Group and beyond, we are looking for bright and talented Finance Managers to join the busy and dynamic finance team at the Newham Hospital site.

Supporting a broad and varied portfolio of clinical services, you will work closely with highly engaged clinical service teams at the top of their game – providing them with financial advice and support and enabling them to provide the best care to their patients. As Finance Manager, you will be part of a team which truly makes a difference to the patient population of Newham Hospital, one of the most diverse boroughs of London with a rapidly growing population.

The team are seeking bright, thoughtful and proactive candidates who will be able to efficiently support the challenges of the operational and clinical teams. We are looking for individuals with sound financial management experience, who are keen to challenge ideas and report the financial position in a way that gives real insight and leads to change, building key relationships and solving problems.

The role will require you to produce accurate and timely monthly performance reports which will be used at service board meetings to then determine the Trust’s position for corporate reporting. The reports you produce should support decision making and help signpost where financial improvements can be made.

Proposed interview date: 12th October 2024

You will be proactive with strong analytical skills to be able to support the Head of Finance with the forecasting and the preparation of board reports. The post holder will hold a recognised CCAB qualification as well as financial management experience as a demonstration of their commitment to developing within this role.

Your main responsibilities will include supporting the Head of Finance to provide financial support to the clinical teams. Other duties include:

· Managing the finance team to prepare detailed, consolidated financial performance reports

· Managing the monthly I&E position e.g. forecasts to year-end, steering operational managers/clinicians into taking corrective action etc.

· Reporting on financial issues at relevant management meetings and service area reviews and making recommendations

· Meeting regularly with senior leaders and successfully articulating complex information and analysis and resolving queries

· Identifying opportunities for efficiencies and providing advice on how to improve the business unit’s performance

· Monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and adhering to internal and external deadlines.

The right candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude and have the resilience to support a busy hospital – as one of the most financially challenged hospitals within the Barts Health Group, there is maximum potential to execute positive change and drive forward improvement.



Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

As a team, Finance has a clear work ethic and ethos – to collaborate with one another in an honest, diligent and sincere way. Personal development is an essential focus in the role and across the team – there is a clear unified approach to tackling to challenges and obstacles faced by Newham Hospital, and this in itself acts as a clear motivator for the team as a whole to achieve their best.


Those who join us here tend to stay on for a long time – our culture is positive, motivating and collective – no team member is more important than another. Joining our team as a Finance Manager will provide you with the opportunity to evolve your skills in a fantastic environment and develop in your career.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

To discuss these roles, please contact our recruitment partner Vera Brown at i&e professionals:
vera@ie-professionals.com or by phone 07508 911162


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

Have you got a background in Finance Business Partnering or FP&A within the insurance sector? Have you managed a team before? Are you looking for a new role to start asap?

Your new company
I am currently working with an amazing, global insurance company that is looking for a Director of Finance Business Partnering. This role has come about as the current person is going on maternity leave, they are looking for someone to start asap on a 12-month contract. They are looking for a business partner/FP&A expert within the insurance sector who is energetic, willing to challenge processes and hit the ground running.

Your new role

• Be responsible for the production and delivery of financial management information
• Key personnel for stakeholders across the business, manage relationships across the finance team and wider company
• Responsible for managing the budgeting and forecasting, financial modelling, producing high quality analytical data and business plans, reporting back to senior stakeholders
• Support and managing a small team, providing mentorship and development opportunities, reviewing key work and providing feedback
• Understanding key commercial drivers for business performance across the year, providing analysis and commentary

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and experience within the insurance sector
• Experience within Business Partnering and/or FP&A space
• Experience with senior stakeholders and ability to influence and communicate with them
• Team management experience
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is ideal
• Excellent financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills

What you'll get in return
You will receive a fantastic day rate, hybrid working, a fantastic opportunity to develop your own career and office location

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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About Morley College London Morley College London is a creative college, based around three main centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo delivering accredited and non-accredited courses to the people of London. As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London: Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays Christmas closure period Excellent Local Government pension scheme with generous employer contributions Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme On site cafeterias A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues If you want to make a difference and believe in the power of learning to build connections, community and skills, we'd love you to join us.
About the role Morley College is looking to appoint a Central Admissions and Student Finance on a 6month Fixed Term Contract. The successful applicant must provide a high quality, customer focused support to all applicants to the college. Liaise with curriculum staff in arranging interviews for students. Collating evidence from students of identification, previous qualifications, and fee remission evidence if applicable. Support students with loan and bursary applications and process these You must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Effective communication skills are fundamental to this role and this extends to communications to students, curriculum and other professional services staff.

JOB TITLE: Data Engineer (GCP/Kafka)

SALARY:

Bristol £68,202-£75,780 per annum

London £78,849-87,610 per annum

LOCATION(S): Bristol or London

HOURS: Full-time - 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol or London office.

Please note that we will not be able to support a visa application for these roles on this occasion, so all candidates should have a legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, to be considered for this position.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

A great opportunity has arisen for a Data Engineer to work within the Personalised Experiences and Communications Platform to join product engineering cross functional teams. As a Data Engineer your responsibilities will be delivering the highest quality data capability, drawing upon your engineering expertise, whilst being open minded to the opportunities the cloud provides.

What you'll be doing…

• Building reusable data pipelines at scale, work with structured and unstructured data, and feature engineering for machine learning or curate data to provide real time contextualise insights to power our customers journeys.

• Using industry leading toolsets, as well as evaluating exciting new technologies to design and build scalable real time data applications.

• Spanning the full data lifecycle and experience using mix of modern and traditional data platforms (e.g. Hadoop, Kafka, GCP, Azure, Teradata, SQL server) you'll get to work building capabilities with horizon-expanding exposure to a host of wider technologies and careers in data.

• Helping in adopting best engineering practices like Test Driven Development, code reviews, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery etc for data pipelines.

• Mentoring other engineers to deliver high quality and data led solutions for our Bank's customers

ABOUT US

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN

Coding

• Coding/scripting experience developed in a commercial/industry setting (Python, Java, Scala or Go and SQL)

Databases & frameworks

• Strong experience working with Kafka technologies

• Working experience with operational data stores, data warehouse, big data technologies and data lakes

• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases to build data solutions, such as SQL Server/Oracle, experience with relational and dimensional data structures

• Experience in using distributed frameworks (Spark, Flink, Beam, Hadoop)

Containerisation

• Good knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes etc)

Cloud

• Experience with GCP

• Good understating of cloud storage, networking and resource provisioning

It would be great if you had…

• Certification in GCP "Professional Data Engineer"

• Certification in Apache Kafka (CCDAK)

• Proficiency across the data lifecycle

WORKING FOR US

Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups and cognitively diverse individuals. We are disability confident and want to ensure we support you to showcase your best self. So, if you are neurodivergent or have any other reason to would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares.

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more.

Join our journey!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

JOB TITLE: Capital Optimisation and Securitisation Associate

SALARY: £78,849 - ££96,371

LOCATION: London

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity

Asset Optimisation is a dynamic and fast-paced team in Group Corporate Treasury. The team supports the Group's strategic objective to deliver greater capital efficiency across the business through asset balance sheet optimisation activities.

To achieve our aims, you'll collaborate with teams across Group business units gaining valuable insight into the products that they write and the asset-side balance sheet constraints that they face. You'll use your knowledge and technical skills to find opportunities to address these constraints allowing the businesses to continue to grow, thrive and achieve their goals.

In this role you'll gain a fascinating insight into the various businesses and how regulatory capital, stress testing and accounting treatment impacts Group performance.

We'll also need you to apply your skills to implement and lead securitisations from a modelling and stakeholder management perspective to deliver these strategic initiatives at pace.

Our responsibilities include:

• Completing securitisation transactions to meet capital optimisation requirements and ensure accounting, regulatory implications are captured appropriately

• Finding opportunities to improve our balance sheet, making recommendations to senior management on matters such as enhancing returns, RWA reduction, exposure mitigation and stress test impact

• Owning and developing the Group Securitisation and Significant Risk Transfer policy to ensure appropriate oversight of all Group securitisations, engaging both internal and external partners, for example the PRA

• Understanding changes to relevant regulations to ensure the Group is prepared and makes well informed decisions to mitigate any risks

About us

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Highly motivated and delivery-focused

• Strong analytical skills, including cash flow modelling for the securitisation transactions

• An understanding of the bank and its balance sheet, a curiosity about balance sheet optimisation and its interaction with other Treasury and Group activities

• Bringing some expertise in securitisation, technical accounting or a good understanding of economic return metrics such as RWA or leverage

• A consistent track record of building collaborative relationships, and the ability to influence key partners

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

• You'll have a passion for improving processes, being able to prioritise and work at pace

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

JOB TITLE: Digital Product Manager

LOCATION(S): London, Bristol, Leeds

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid - Two days per week (or 40% of your time) at one of the above office locations.

About this opportunity

Everyday Banking is at the heart of the growth strategy within Consumer Relationships, with our Current Account and Overdrafts, Savings and Payments products supporting millions of customers to manage their money, access short term lending and save for the future.

We have reshaped our product teams to allow us to deliver more for our customers at pace. Through this, we have created a new team, where we'll focus on creating market-leading digital experiences for our customers, from when they are researching our products, to when they open them and then supporting them in those crucial everyday interactions they have with us.

As a Digital Product manager, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering improved customer experiences, working with cross-functional teams to identify pain points, explore solutions and deliver improved customer outcomes.

• Shape a customer-focused strategy that supports commercial targets.
• Apply UX / design knowledge and a mobile first approach to deliver market-leading personalised customer experiences, in partnership with Platform teams across the Group.
• Supporting significant pieces of strategic change from inception to execution
• Utilise best-in-class practices and personalisation to improve customer communications, working in partnership with marketing.
• Operate and deliver in line with the Groups policies and risk appetite.

We're recruiting for these roles across two product areas: Current Accounts & Overdrafts and Savings.

About us

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

• We're looking for someone who loves to improve customer experiences!
• You'll collaborate with teams from across the bank to deliver new features, improve customer contact, onboarding journeys, marketing and engagement messaging.
• We want someone who is innovative, driven, and willing to learn.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for both experience and a willingness to learn. So, even if you don't have all the skills listed below, but are willing to learn, this role might be for you!

• Delivery focused - help shape the product roadmap and manage end-to-end delivery.
• Customer - understands the needs of customers and can think of innovative solutions to meet those needs.
• Commercial - can make informed decisions that balance business goals with customer value, ultimately driving profitability and growth.
• Influence - champion a customer-first mindset and use influencing skills to challenge legacy thinking and processes.
• Data analysis - adept at analysing data to find opportunities and to use data to support decision-making.
• Market awareness - understands the product market, demonstrating clear understanding of customer needs, competitor trends and regulatory requirements.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

A British UK retailer is hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to join the team as Commercial Finance Manager. You will be working for a fast-paced business benefiting from lots of learning opportunity and ability to make a impact. The business is based in brand-new offices in the City of London, close to the station, whilst also offering hybrid work.


Your new role

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Commercial Finance and work alongside a broader commercial finance team. Your role will focus on providing insights and analysis to the business (finance and non-finance stakeholders). The successful candidate will also manage the Sales and Margin P&L lines, within the core business. This is a truly commercial role and will require the successful candidate to be able to own reporting whilst also developing a comprehensive understanding of the business and its revenue lines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Commercial Finance/FP&A and Business Partnering experience
• Retail experience is desired
• PowerBI experience is desired
• High levels of pace, energy and resilience
• Advanced Excel is essential.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work in a role where your opinion matters. You will work in a key role for the business and have the opportunity to work independently whilst also closely with a wider finance team and non-finance. The company offers a competitive bonus, 25 days' holiday (option to buy more), contributory pension plus the perks of your birthday off, an early finish on Fridays, and lots more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Tahlia now.
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Main Duties & Responsibilities1. To provide monthly statements and other relevant financial information to Trust Directorates, according to agreed timetables, together with appropriate interpretation and advice.2. To monitor, on an on-going basis, financial performance against agreeddelegated budgets, incorporating the latest information available to allowservices to operate within their resources.3. To investigate and report significant budgetary variances and costs to both the Finance Manager and the budget holder, discussing the necessary remedial action as appropriate. This will include making judgements about complex and uncertain financial outcomes.4. To develop and maintain an integrated financial performance report, including a year-end forecast, highlighting key variances and trends in activity and finance, commenting on influencing factors and advising on any necessary management action.5. To develop sensitivity analysis techniques using analytical tools in thepresentation of annual forecasts of operational income and expenditure.6. To meet regularly with Directors, Senior Managers and budget holders toassess financial performance and to provide financial managementinformation, analysis and advice.7. To recognise and provide financial management support to Directors, Senior Managers and budget holders on identified key risks and critical success factors in achieving financial targets.8. To ensure budget holders and managers have an awareness of financialperformance requirements, including the need for budgetary control andadherence to SFIs, and to provide financial awareness training wherenecessary.9. To contribute to the annual budget setting/financial planning process asfollows:a. To supervise the calculation of annual budgets of a range of costcentres in accordance with agreed principles and timetables;b. To work with budget holders and managers to identify costpressures, service developments and cost improvements;c. To support the Finance Manager in the production of DirectorateFinancial Plans.10. To ensure budgetary information contained within the Trusts budget system is kept up-to-date and is a reliable source of information.11. To develop an understanding of the impact of Service Line Reporting to be able to assess the impact on income and expenditure of any in-year changes in activity levels resulting from changes in referral patterns and/or capacity.12. To assist in the preparation of business cases as required and to understand and be able to explain the relationship between surpluses, EBITDA, Cash and Monitors risk ratings.13. To liaise with Human Resources, Payroll and Procurement in themaintenance of financial controls relating to workforce establishment andprocurement of goods and services.14. To maintain accurate financial records of staff in post and to ensure that this is reflected in the Trusts budgeting software and that budget managers receive this information on a monthly basis.15. To ensure that all expenditure items incorrectly coded for payment purposes are dealt with promptly. Thereafter to advise budget holders on the use of correct financial codes and to ensure their coding structures are appropriate for their needs.16. To design, format and maintain Microsoft Excel spread sheets and databases for the calculation of actuals and prepayments and subsequent posting to the general ledger.17. To raise invoice requests promptly for income due from externalorganisations, in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions and internal procedures.18. To maintain a record of regular recharges, particularly where staff areseconded to and from the Trust to other organisations.19. To keep accurate and orderly documentation to support financial transactions such as journals, budget adjustments and invoice requests. Documentation to be kept easily accessible for other members of staff.20. To assist the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate budgets as a result of pay awards, service changes, virements and new developments.21. To cost forecast budget statements for service developments and business cases using software packages such as Microsoft Excel and the Trusts in-house budgeting package.22. To provide Trust Managers and budget holders staff costings as necessary for recruitment purposes. All costings to be calculated using the latest employer national insurance and superannuation information.23. To keep the Finance Manager informed of all issues, including reasons for variances and deviations from forecast outturns.24. To work with the Finance Manager and budget holders to ensure allnecessary year-end transactions are completed according to the timetable.25. To continually review and monitor processes with a view to identifyingimprovements and efficiencies, and to implement these improvements inconjunction with the rest of the Financial Management team.26. To comply with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and audit requirements, providing appropriate advice to the Trusts Directorates as necessary.27. To maintain records, electronic or otherwise, as appropriate.Communication1. To ensure all budget holders have the opportunity to access financial support and that a visible presence is achieved by the arrangement of regular meetings.2. To respond to requests for information and queries from budget holders in a timely and professional manner.3. To represent the Finance Manager at meetings as required.Management1. To oversee the work of the Management Accountants and to deputise for the Finance Manager as necessary.2. To supervise the performance of the Management Accountants.3. To be involved in the recruitment of staff and the day to day managementincluding sickness, discipline and appraisal.Other1. Maintain an effective working relationship with members of the FinanceDepartment, staff within the organisation and external contacts in order todeliver a professional service focused on achieving the production ofmanagement accounts and provision of financial advice.2. To provide assistance and absence cover for other members of the Finance team, as required.3. To continually review, recommend and implement changes to financialprocesses and procedures within the Trust.4. To represent the Finance department on Trust-wide groups as required.5. To keep technically up-to-date and maintain a continuing professionaldevelopment plan in accordance with professional requirements.6. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Finance Managers, the Head of Financial Management, the Deputy Director of Finance or the Chief Finance and Investment Officer.7. To be fully aware of the Trust policies on the Code of Conduct of staff.

The Head of Finance for the Faculty of Medicine is responsible for the overall finances of the Faculty and the primary finance contact for the Dean and Faculty Operating Officer. The post is ensures the smooth running of the Faculty from a Finance point of view, operating as a strategic finance business advisor to the Dean, Faculty Operating Officer and senior leadership team to drive financial performance and support the Faculty in achieving its strategic objectives. The Head of Finance will provide comprehensive financial insights and advice to support the Faculty and its departments, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic financial planning.

Finance Business Partner

Salary £60,000 to £67,000

Permanent

FT – 35 hours per week

Hybrid – Home and Hub (London/Ashford Kent)

A great opportunity to be joining an exciting division of Saga. The Saga Money and Publishing Finance team is currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the FP&A and Commercial team.

You will take full responsibility for the financial partnering and support element across our team. This will involve regular business partnering with key stakeholders within the business units giving financial guidance to all key stakeholders.

You will cover cornerstone items such as 5-year plans, budgets, forecasts, month-end performance as well trading, operational and project related finance support. This role will work closely with and support the Head of Finance, Finance Director and CFO.

We offer flexibility over where you work – you choose a place where you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London or Kent. Our Finance and Money teams come together most weeks to collaborate.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package.

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

Our Finance Business Partner will be fully responsible for the preparation, delivery and oversight of the following areas;

• Lead production, with team assistance of forecasts, as well as the annual 5YP and budget (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow).
• Finance input on trading targets / planning.
• Preparation / review of monthly management accounts.
• Review / analysis of the completions and MI; volumes and margins.
• Supporting and preparing presentations for the Board on strategy and new initiatives.
• Providing support for financial, trading and trend reporting both internally and externally.
• Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensuring finance is well represented within the business and maintains an outward facing presence.

The Ideal Candidate

You would have already worked in a Finance Business Partnering role which focused on strategy, financial planning and analysis. Ideally from a B2B organisation / financial services environment. You will also need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience;

• A natural business communicator who is commercially aware.
• Have a can-do attitude / takes initiative / self-starter.
• Credible, can instantly establish rapport with colleagues at all levels, including Heads of and Directors.
• Ability to collaborate and run with high profile projects.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
• Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of Financial services company preferable but not essential.
• Systems knowledge / experience on TM1/Dream/Workday preferable but not essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and supervise more junior colleagues.

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Manager, Haringey & Barnet The post holder will be responsible for: 2 x Management Accountants.
Key Relationships: Finance, Executive Directors of the Trust, Service
Directors, Clinical Directors, operational managers throughout the Trust, budget holders (including clinicians), Human Resources & Payroll, Clinical
Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities, Internal and External Audit.



This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

The main purpose of the role is ensure the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, timely and professional management accounting service to the Directorates across the Trust.
Post holders will create monthly income and expenditure budget statements allowing projections, monitoring and reporting of variances as well as cost analysis for benchmarking purposes.
In addition the post holder will provide support to the Finance Managers on issues associated with management accounting within the department and assist in the preparation of annual and monthly budgets, suggesting and calculating long term cost improvement programmes/schemes and supporting the preparation of service developments, business case plans and the medium term business planning process.
The Deputy Finance Manager will deputise for the Finance Manager in
management accounting issues as appropriate.

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.

In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To provide monthly statements and other relevant financial information to Trust Directorates, according to agreed timetables, together with appropriate interpretation and advice.
2. To monitor, on an on-going basis, financial performance against agreed
delegated budgets, incorporating the latest information available to allow
services to operate within their resources.
3. To investigate and report significant budgetary variances and costs to both the Finance Manager and the budget holder, discussing the necessary remedial action as appropriate. This will include making judgements about complex and uncertain financial outcomes.
4. To develop and maintain an integrated financial performance report, including a year-end forecast, highlighting key variances and trends in activity and finance, commenting on influencing factors and advising on any necessary management action.
5. To develop sensitivity analysis techniques using analytical tools in the
presentation of annual forecasts of operational income and expenditure.
6. To meet regularly with Directors, Senior Managers and budget holders to
assess financial performance and to provide financial management
information, analysis and advice.
7. To recognise and provide financial management support to Directors, Senior Managers and budget holders on identified key risks and critical success factors in achieving financial targets.
8. To ensure budget holders and managers have an awareness of financial
performance requirements, including the need for budgetary control and
adherence to SFI’s, and to provide financial awareness training where
necessary.
9. To contribute to the annual budget setting/financial planning process as
follows:
a. To supervise the calculation of annual budgets of a range of cost
centres in accordance with agreed principles and timetables;
b. To work with budget holders and managers to identify cost
pressures, service developments and cost improvements;
c. To support the Finance Manager in the production of Directorate
Financial Plans.
10. To ensure budgetary information contained within the Trust’s budget system is kept up-to-date and is a reliable source of information.
11. To develop an understanding of the impact of Service Line Reporting to be able to assess the impact on income and expenditure of any in-year changes in activity levels resulting from changes in referral patterns and/or capacity.
12. To assist in the preparation of business cases as required and to understand and be able to explain the relationship between surpluses, EBITDA, Cash and Monitor’s risk ratings.
13. To liaise with Human Resources, Payroll and Procurement in the
maintenance of financial controls relating to workforce establishment and
procurement of goods and services.
14. To maintain accurate financial records of staff in post and to ensure that this is reflected in the Trust’s budgeting software and that budget managers receive this information on a monthly basis.
15. To ensure that all expenditure items incorrectly coded for payment purposes are dealt with promptly. Thereafter to advise budget holders on the use of correct financial codes and to ensure their coding structures are appropriate for their needs.
16. To design, format and maintain Microsoft Excel spread sheets and databases for the calculation of actuals and prepayments and subsequent posting to the general ledger.
17. To raise invoice requests promptly for income due from external
organisations, in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions and internal procedures.
18. To maintain a record of regular recharges, particularly where staff are
seconded to and from the Trust to other organisations.
19. To keep accurate and orderly documentation to support financial transactions such as journals, budget adjustments and invoice requests. Documentation to be kept easily accessible for other members of staff.
20. To assist the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate budgets as a result of pay awards, service changes, virements and new developments.
21. To cost forecast budget statements for service developments and business cases using software packages such as Microsoft Excel and the Trust’s in-house budgeting package.
22. To provide Trust Managers and budget holders staff costings as necessary for recruitment purposes. All costings to be calculated using the latest employer national insurance and superannuation information.
23. To keep the Finance Manager informed of all issues, including reasons for variances and deviations from forecast outturns.
24. To work with the Finance Manager and budget holders to ensure all
necessary year-end transactions are completed according to the timetable.
25. To continually review and monitor processes with a view to identifying
improvements and efficiencies, and to implement these improvements in
conjunction with the rest of the Financial Management team.
26. To comply with Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and audit requirements, providing appropriate advice to the Trust’s Directorates as necessary.
27. To maintain records, electronic or otherwise, as appropriate.
Communication
1. To ensure all budget holders have the opportunity to access financial support and that a visible presence is achieved by the arrangement of regular meetings.
2. To respond to requests for information and queries from budget holders in a timely and professional manner.
3. To represent the Finance Manager at meetings as required.
Management
1. To oversee the work of the Management Accountants and to deputise for the Finance Manager as necessary.
2. To supervise the performance of the Management Accountants.
3. To be involved in the recruitment of staff and the day to day management
including sickness, discipline and appraisal.
Other
1. Maintain an effective working relationship with members of the Finance
Department, staff within the organisation and external contacts in order to
deliver a professional service focused on achieving the production of
management accounts and provision of financial advice.
2. To provide assistance and absence cover for other members of the Finance team, as required.
3. To continually review, recommend and implement changes to financial
processes and procedures within the Trust.
4. To represent the Finance department on Trust-wide groups as required.
5. To keep technically up-to-date and maintain a continuing professional
development plan in accordance with professional requirements.
6. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Finance Managers, the Head of Financial Management, the Deputy Director of Finance or the Chief Finance and Investment Officer.
7. To be fully aware of the Trust policies on the Code of Conduct of staff.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

The focus in this role is on using financial and other income information to make recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of Trust departments. The Senior Income Manager will work across the Trust to deliver specific objectives. Skills in presentation of ideas and influencing others will be a clear requirement.

To lead on the strategic financial planning agenda and programme for directorates and take the financial lead on developing business plans and presenting these to Trust Executive Directors. Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies and high-lighting areas of risk and reporting on progress of these whilst indicating other opportunities in year

To coordinate the provision of income reports and analysis through informatics, directorate finance teams and the financial planning manager.

To manage the provision of income information, analysis and advice to senior finance colleagues, other senior staff throughout the Trust and commissioner colleagues.

To take an active role in working with Directorate General Managers, Clinical Directors and other managers in developing long term plans for income efficiency savings and improvements in value for money.
To make use of comparative tools such as benchmarking in developing rolling income plans and to lead on developing their use with commissioner colleagues.

As the leading expert within a highly specialist area within Finance the Senior Income Manager is responsible for the co-ordination, development and direction of the financial reporting of income and the contracts officer supporting this work.

Management and Leadership
• To recruit, induct, train and develop a team of income and contracting staff.
• To provide expert sectional operational management, set objectives and priorities, and to motivate and appraise staff
• To take an active role in developing income and contracting staff through on the job training, professional academic studies, and other approaches such as mentoring, career and personal PDP’s
• To provide leadership and present complex income information to senior directorate staff and Trust Executive Directors.
Information management
• To identify, develop, recommend and implement improvements in the income team performance, including regular review of team performance covering systems, processes, policies and individual performance.
• To work in collaboration to improve the effectiveness of accounting systems, working closely with the financial management, financial planning and informatics teams.
• To work in collaboration to continually review and improve the effectiveness of the performance monitoring systems, working closely with colleagues in finance and the Directorate of Informatics
• To coordinate the provision of income reports and analysis through informatics and financial planning staff. To manage the provision of financial management information, analysis and advice to Clinical Directors, Directorate General Managers and other senior staff throughout the Trust and colleagues in CCGs, NHS England, NHS Improvement and Local Authorities.
• To make use of comparative tools such as benchmarking in developing rolling income plans and forecasts and to lead on developing their use with directorates and commissioners.

Financial responsibilities
• To provide professional expert guidance to Directorate and finance managers and when required to challenge assumptions held to ensure the development of robust income reporting and forecasts.
• To monitor and review directorate forecasts and producing a commissioner based forecast, ensuring that plans are adequately implemented andmonitored from the start of each year, and to ensure a consistent approach for new plans developed during the year.
• To identify ways to improve income generation across the Trust and to maximise income from current sources.
• To identify ways to improve the methodology for assessing Work in progress for income.
• To take an active role in working with Directorate General Managers, Clinical Directors and other managers in developing long term plans for efficiency savings and improvements in value for money with respects to income.
• To develop with directorates an awareness of income performance requirements, and of the need for achieving income targets.
• To take the Income lead on identifying the training needs and requirements of Directorates and finance managers with respects to income and contracting and to provide the resources and materials to address these.
• To ensure that all managers are aware of, and act in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions.
• To provide input to the costing, pricing and financial planning activity of the Trust, including reviewing all costs and prices and recommending changes to contracts where appropriate.
• To undertake the required income reviews in the evaluation of business cases and tenders
Education & Professional Development.
• Completion of a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification, or equivalent, with significant PQE preferably in a specialist financial management role
• A thorough in-depth understanding of NHS accounting and reporting issues and the application of these within the Trust
• Acquisition of the technical and personal skills and competencies is considered to require at least five years experience across the accountancy functions at a senior level
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience at senior management level, motivating and developing a team to achieve desired objectives. Experience of setting objectives, undertaking appraisals mentoring and coaching staff. Experience of staff performance management including disciplinary policies is essential


This advert closes on Monday 9 Sep 2024

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