Total 9 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Brentwood, CM14 4BX

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Education Manager will support the Workforce and Education Programme to: Plan and deliver educational initiatives for the multi-professional workforce, including developing eLearning modules, videos, webinars, and infographics, aligned with ACCEND. Identify key capabilities within ACCEND, ensuring all educational content aligns with national standards. Engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish a project steering group, incorporating input from research nurses, oncology experts, patient representatives, and the wider cancer workforce. Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed schedules. Lead liaison with key stakeholders across the syste The indicative roles and responsibilities are as follows: Leadership and Expertise Commission the development of eLearning content, acting as the primary liaison between the Alliance and external developers. Lead the development of video scripts with subject matter experts in research, targeting common misconceptions about cancer research and clinical trials. Collaborate with communication and engagement to create infographics to boost understanding of various research and trial types, ensuring accessibility through consultations with the workforce. Collaborate with HEIs to incorporate cancer research into pre-registration curricula as part of the influencing curricula initiative. Develop a communication and engagement strategy in conjunction with the relevant teams to promote educational materials Set-Up and Organisation Lead a social media campaign focused on research and trials, promoting the educational toolkit. Launch webinars and promotional events, ensuring alignment with the broader Alliance education programme. Attend and contribute to research, workforce, and education meetings, aligning projects with broader programme ambitions Communication and Support Implement comprehensive communication skills training, aimed at enhancing patient advocacy and improving conversations about cancer research trials for the multidisciplinary workforce. Conduct a tender process for selecting a third-party developer to provide AI-based communication skills training. Collaborate with SMEs and the provider to develop communication scenarios that align with ACCEND capabilities, and create a marking scheme for assessment. Lead consultations on developed scenarios, gathering feedback to refine and validate the training material. Develop and distribute promotional materials to support the rollout of training programmes. Support discussions on developing a sustainable model for extending CCT access beyond research nurses. Collaborate with the Research Clinical Lead, Research Pathway Manager, and Senior Programme Lead to support project delivery and strategic alignment Data and Information Identify and engage clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) within the breast workforce for pilot testing communication training simulations. Establish baseline data for CNS participants, monitoring progress and outcomes throughout the pilot. Identify and track key metrics to measure the impact of educational activities on the workforce. Ensure that data is managed effectively and meets GDPR requirements Planning and Reporting Evaluate the workforce impact of the education provided, using data-driven insights to refine and improve offerings. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of CCT, including peer support meetings and evaluations of training initiatives like CanSurviveUK. Oversee budget management Lead sustainability initiatives, working with other cancer alliances and research organisations to promote and license the educational offerings for further use. Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the year. Track progress against these outcome measures. Quality assure the programme against agreed standards and business plans, including for the timeliness and quality of reports and meeting of deadlines. Develop and maintain a risk register for the project, reporting risks and issues to the Senior Programme Lead for Education

Are you a seasoned expert in workforce solutions, ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery? We're seeking a Business Performance Manager to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

The role will enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of workforce solution clients by analysing performance data and implementing strategies to deliver savings whilst maintaining KPIs.

If you're interested and passionate about working as part of a team who cares about making a difference whilst providing exceptional services to clients and candidates, then join our Medacs Global Group (MGG) family which contains brands such as Litmus Workforce Solutions and Medacs Healthcare.

Litmus Workforce Solutions is a fast-growing provider of flexible staffing solutions that empower NHS Trusts, Health Boards and other healthcare providers to optimise their workforces.

With operations across the United Kingdom and Ireland, we work in close partnership with our clients to deliver successful staffing solutions, designed to maximise resources, minimise costs and optimise the efficient delivery of patient care.

Here's some of the key responsibilities:

• Lead the Analysis: Collation of performance data and information, including validation and interpretation of internal and external data
• Conduct Detailed Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to identify business needs and develop solutions for business challenges
• Strategy Development: Design and implement advanced strategies for gathering, reviewing and analysing data requirements
• Provide the evidence base required to assess, improve, and promote Medacs services
• Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders daily to review 'risks' to service delivery and provide expert advice to key stakeholders
• Ensure that all contractual MI requirements are produced and reported
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports using a range of data tools and written reports
• Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders
• Be the primary contact for external stakeholders for our data capture and reporting systems

WHY MGG:

When joining MGG you will have access to a range of benefits that we have on offer:

• Salary up to 55k
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with length of service plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Company pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• A voluntary mentoring programme
• Reward and recognition awards

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role you will need to have considerable experience within operations and business analysis with the ability to interpret and make recommendations on complex data, develop strategic insights, support on implementations and communicate with stakeholders. You will also be technically skilled and proficient on data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel and data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

This is a hybrid role that will involve working onsite mainly in Essex and sometimes London.

ABOUT US:

We provide a range of services including staffing, managed services, staff bank, occupational health, workforce consulting, social care and homecare through our specialist brands; Medacs Healthcare, Global Medics and Litmus Workforce Solutions. MGG have operations across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Middle East, India, Australia and New Zealand.

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What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a candidate who is keen to start or to develop a career in NHS finance.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and an enthusiastic CCAB/CIMA student, who has a proven track record in effective financial management, possess strong management and communication skills, as well as excellent analytical, technical and IT skills from within the Public or Private sector. You will have the ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and have experience in working in a diverse team.

Why you should work with us:

Join our highly motivated, enthusiastic and inclusive team and have the privilege of working for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe. We hold the patients at the heart of everything we do, striving to transform cancer treatments and improve outcomes for our patients, at the same time offering a range of training both internally and externally, along with mentoring programmes and study support.

The Assistant Divisional Finance Manager role is accountable to the Corporate Divisions, managing the Financial Management Assistant, and reporting into the Corporate Finance Manager and Divisional Finance Manager. In addition to working closely with other areas of the Finance Directorate.

The role provides high quality, accurate and timely financial management advice, monitoring and reporting services to the Corporate Divisions. You will be actively involved in month-end finance processes.

You will be a key Finance contact to the Corporate Divisions, where you will be a key point of contact for budget holders and managers. You will also assist the Corporate Finance Manager and Divisional Finance Manager with Trust-wide internal and external reporting.

You will also provide support and input to projects, business cases and service developments.

We recognise how important a modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance and productivity whilst maintaining an excellent work life balance and so have adopted a hybrid office/home working approach where employees have the opportunity to work either from home or flex their time between both.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance (ADoF), Head of Financial Management (HoFM), Divisional Finance Manager (DFM) and Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) in providing an effective monitoring and reporting service to the trust in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed within the trust.

2) Produce annual budgets for divisions, calculating the annual budget from information provided by budget managers, the financial management and wider finance teams, and taking account of external factors.

3) Responsible for producing the draft financial position for the divisionsfor review by the DFMin accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed. This will include updating the Trust’s financial ledgers on a monthly basis and investigating any anomalies within the divisions in order to resolve these in line with audit guidance.

4) To ensure that all relevant financial data, including all necessary income and expenditure accruals and budget adjustments, has been uploaded in line with the monthly reporting timetable and that all inappropriate transactions are recoded in order to reflect the true financial position.

5) Proactively review accruals for accuracy in conjunction with budget holders on a monthly basis and liaise with other organisations to ensure invoices are sent and received in a timely manner.

6) Investigate material variances within the divisions and analyse expenditure/income trends to inform the production of divisional year-end financial position forecasts.

7) Produce detailed monthly budget statements, summaries and variance reports for the divisions. This will include a written commentary on the financial position to explain the underlying reasons for significant variances and incorporate recommendations for corrective action.

8) Deputise for the CFM, and be an integral part of the divisional management team working with senior managers and other budget holders, including attendance at divisional board and other meetings when necessary.

9) Provide high quality professional financial management advice to budget holders and other staff including informal and formal training.

10)Provide advice to a range of corporate divisions in accordance with the agreed timetable, procedures and standards (e.g. SFIs and SOs) within the Trust and in accordance with financial and legal requirements to relevant bodies external to the Trust (e.g. NHS England).

11)Maintain an on-going working relationship with divisional managers in order to develop an understanding and knowledge base of the divisions to aid the production and presentation of information to inform decision making.

12)Organiseand attend regular budget meetings to advise on costing of service changes,budgetary queries, forecasting, savings plans and provide other general financial guidance.

13)Provide financial input into the production of business cases including accurate costs and critical analysis to support service developments that consider all financial implications of a scheme, revenue and capital, the effect the scheme has upon activity and the impact on other services. This will entail liaison with service managers to ensure the cost of delivering the scheme and its activity targets are reflected within the Trust’s strategic plan.

14)To provide information for business and service delivery plans for budget holders within the Trust, and to provide analysis which would facilitate easier interpretation of financial data leading to resolution of problems.

15)Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of cost savings identified within the divisional action plans including input into Project Initiation Documents.

16)To produce, where appropriate, trading accounts relevant within the division to reflect the financial position of these trading functions.

17)Work co-operatively across the finance function to ensure that common standards of accounting practice are maintained within the Trust and to share information and best practice to achieve more effective use of resources or enhance productivity; this will be encouraged through rotation of areas of responsibility.

18)Contribute to and where appropriate lead on identified corporate financial projects, for example internal and external monitoring returns including the preparation of elements of the Annual Accounts process.

19)To utilise report writing software with the department, in order to create a tool for more detailed analysis to be carried out therefore enhancing the proactive nature of Accounts function. This involves the design/development of complex crystal reports and the interrogation of such information through the use of data base pivot tables.

20)Develop an understanding of the nature of work carried out by each of the corporate divisions and their requirements from finance on an ongoing basis.

21)Develop an understanding of Service Line Reporting and Patent Level Information and Costing systems and provide information to support the refinement of cost apportionments.

22)To provide cover for other financial management team members’ absences, including supporting other divisions.

23)Responsible for prioritising own work and ensuring the achievement of work within prescribed timescales.

24)Exercise judgement and initiative within the scope of the role when problems arise by providing possible solutions for resolution to the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF. Alert the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF to any areas of concern.

25)Responsible for the management, supervision, development and appraisal of the Financial Management Assistants and ensuring that there is standardisation of tasks carried out by the Financial Management Assistant including month-end working papers.

26)Responsible for own development and the creation of a personal development plan, proactively identifying development opportunities and maintaining an awareness of local and national agendas. Work with CFM to agree personal objectives.

27)Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Provide support to the Assistant Director of Finance (ADoF), Head of Financial Management (HoFM), Divisional Finance Manager (DFM) and Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) in providing an effective monitoring and reporting service to the trust in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed within the trust. 2) Produce annual budgets for divisions, calculating the annual budget from information provided by budget managers, the financial management and wider finance teams, and taking account of external factors. 3) Responsible for producing the draft financial position for the divisions for review by the DFM in accordance with the agreed timetables, procedures and standards prescribed. This will include updating the Trusts financial ledgers on a monthly basis and investigating any anomalies within the divisions in order to resolve these in line with audit guidance. 4) To ensure that all relevant financial data, including all necessary income and expenditure accruals and budget adjustments, has been uploaded in line with the monthly reporting timetable and that all inappropriate transactions are recoded in order to reflect the true financial position. 5) Proactively review accruals for accuracy in conjunction with budget holders on a monthly basis and liaise with other organisations to ensure invoices are sent and received in a timely manner. 6) Investigate material variances within the divisions and analyse expenditure/income trends to inform the production of divisional year-end financial position forecasts. 7) Produce detailed monthly budget statements, summaries and variance reports for the divisions. This will include a written commentary on the financial position to explain the underlying reasons for significant variances and incorporate recommendations for corrective action. 8) Deputise for the CFM, and be an integral part of the divisional management team working with senior managers and other budget holders, including attendance at divisional board and other meetings when necessary. 9) Provide high quality professional financial management advice to budget holders and other staff including informal and formal training. 10) Provide advice to a range of corporate divisions in accordance with the agreed timetable, procedures and standards (e.g. SFIs and SOs) within the Trust and in accordance with financial and legal requirements to relevant bodies external to the Trust (e.g. NHS England). 11) Maintain an on-going working relationship with divisional managers in order to develop an understanding and knowledge base of the divisions to aid the production and presentation of information to inform decision making. 12) Organise and attend regular budget meetings to advise on costing of service changes, budgetary queries, forecasting, savings plans and provide other general financial guidance. 13) Provide financial input into the production of business cases including accurate costs and critical analysis to support service developments that consider all financial implications of a scheme, revenue and capital, the effect the scheme has upon activity and the impact on other services. This will entail liaison with service managers to ensure the cost of delivering the scheme and its activity targets are reflected within the Trusts strategic plan. 14) To provide information for business and service delivery plans for budget holders within the Trust, and to provide analysis which would facilitate easier interpretation of financial data leading to resolution of problems. 15) Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of cost savings identified within the divisional action plans including input into Project Initiation Documents. 16) To produce, where appropriate, trading accounts relevant within the division to reflect the financial position of these trading functions. 17) Work co-operatively across the finance function to ensure that common standards of accounting practice are maintained within the Trust and to share information and best practice to achieve more effective use of resources or enhance productivity; this will be encouraged through rotation of areas of responsibility. 18) Contribute to and where appropriate lead on identified corporate financial projects, for example internal and external monitoring returns including the preparation of elements of the Annual Accounts process. 19) To utilise report writing software with the department, in order to create a tool for more detailed analysis to be carried out therefore enhancing the proactive nature of Accounts function. This involves the design/development of complex crystal reports and the interrogation of such information through the use of data base pivot tables. 20) Develop an understanding of the nature of work carried out by each of the corporate divisions and their requirements from finance on an ongoing basis. 21) Develop an understanding of Service Line Reporting and Patent Level Information and Costing systems and provide information to support the refinement of cost apportionments. 22) To provide cover for other financial management team members absences, including supporting other divisions. 23) Responsible for prioritising own work and ensuring the achievement of work within prescribed timescales. 24) Exercise judgement and initiative within the scope of the role when problems arise by providing possible solutions for resolution to the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF. Alert the CFM, DFM, HoFM or ADoF to any areas of concern. 25) Responsible for the management, supervision, development and appraisal of the Financial Management Assistants and ensuring that there is standardisation of tasks carried out by the Financial Management Assistant including month-end working papers. 26) Responsible for own development and the creation of a personal development plan, proactively identifying development opportunities and maintaining an awareness of local and national agendas. Work with CFM to agree personal objectives. 27) Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Oversight and co-ordination of the CA transformation projects Line management of project team members Project management and day to day running of one or more large scale transformation projects Setting up and planning of the project(s) including project steering groups, project assurance function, project teams, project documentation using the CA programme management documentation and recognised project management methodologies Identifying resources to enable project delivery and assuring delivery on time and to budget Project reporting compliant with the CA programme governance framework Identifying and managing the risks associated with each project Maintaining knowledge of local, regional and national projects that are current and pending Providing expert project management advice and support to other staff and teams within the CA and partner organisations. Leadership and expertise Act as a genuine and credible manager and leader for projects. Act as a subject matter expert for the scope of projects Exert influence upon senior clinical and managerial colleagues to ensure that project objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes Act as a local source of expertise about projects and all of the resources that are available to support those seeking to improve services Remain up to date with developments and disseminate these developments to the appropriate audience Set-up and organisation Lead the setting up of Project Boards, ensuring full representation from all key partners (including patients) and relevant stakeholders Manage the administration of Project Board meetings Oversee the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for the Project Board meetings/Pathway Boards and the follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, holding them to account for lack of progress Lead the arrangement of an annual stakeholder events: an annual engagement event open to the whole of Manchester Cancer and beyond to allow Project Boards to account for its progress against its work programme objectives and to obtain input and feedback from local professionals and the public Facilitate full and active patient participation in the work of the Project Boards Build relationships across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including primary, secondary and community care as well as public & patient engagement Communication and support Be the first point of contact for the Clinical Leads when seeking managerial advice or support Act as a conduit between Clinical Lead and the Greater Manchester Cancer core team Lead the development of innovative proposals for pathway change and improvement Challenge Clinical Leads and the Project Boards if they exhibit a lack of ambition or consider objectives that do not contribute towards those of the GM Cancer plan Regularly update Greater Manchester Cancer senior management team with project developments and identify where support or challenge is needed Create reports and papers to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Board on project developments and to seek approval for recommended action Data and information Research background data and literature from national and international sources Collate data and literature into concise reports and tools and present to the Clinical Lead, making clear recommendations for action Analyse cancer data and intelligence to identify trends, key messages and opportunities to improve patient outcomes and experience Lead the Project Boards in the collation and presentation of local system-wide audit data Planning and reporting Develop and manage an annual work programme with the Clinical Leads ensuring that this contains clear objectives, tasks and identified leads Ensure that the work plan reflects, and contributes towards the achievement of, the wider Greater Manchester Cancer plan, goal and objectives of improved clinical care and patient experience Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the course of the programme Track progress against these outcome measures and provide progress reports to GM Cancer Develop and maintain a risk register for the Project Board objectives and annual work plan, reporting risks and issues to the Clinical Lead according to a risk assessment framework Write an annual report on progress in achieving the years objectives, the challenges faced during the year, and the priorities for the next year Actively contribute to any provider service reviews as required

Individuals wishing to work less than 37.5 hours (but above 30 hours) will be considered. Secondments encouraged.

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance leads the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan for cancer across our local system. The Cancer Alliance (CA) provides system oversight and co-ordination for cancer services through collaboration with partners with the aims of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

Working within Operational Performance, the post holder will provide leadership and high level project management skills to deliver projects aimed at improving Cancer Pathways, and Cancer Waiting Times. Examples include changes to clinical pathway delivery, re-designing pathway processes.

The role will require extensive programme management skills and close working with external partners including hospital providers, locality teams, patients and carers to deliver the programme objectives. This requires a level of political awareness, personal influence and skill.

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance leads the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions for cancer across our local system. The Cancer Alliance (CA) provides system oversight and co-ordination for cancer services through collaboration with partners with the aims of improving outcomes for patients and improving performance against key operational standards.

The Project Manager will provide leadership and high level project management skills to enable system wide change to support delivery of CA objectives and priorities identified within NHS England‘s Long Term Plan and the local cancer delivery plan. The breadth of the CA programme covers the whole pathway including screening and early diagnosis, personalised care and sustainable operational performance.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the development, management and implementation of key projects across organisations in all sectors across Greater Manchester (GM) and East Cheshire. The role will require extensive project management skills and close working with external partners including providers, commissioners, patients and carers to deliver programme objectives in accordance with the aims and ambitions of the CA. This requires a level of political awareness, personal influence and skill.





Cancer Alliances bring together clinical and managerial leaders from different hospital trusts and other health and social care organisations, to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in their local area. These partnerships enable care to be more effectively planned across local cancer pathways. GM Cancer Alliance is one of 21 Alliances in England, and is hosted by The Christie.

This role works within the operational performance team.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

· Oversight and co-ordination of the CA transformation projects

· Line management of project team members

· Project management and day to day running of one or more large scale transformation projects

· Setting up and planning of the project(s) including project steering groups, project assurance function, project teams, project documentation using the CA programme management documentation and recognised project management methodologies

· Identifying resources to enable project delivery and assuring delivery on time and to budget

· Project reporting compliant with the CA programme governance framework

· Identifying and managing the risks associated with each project

· Maintaining knowledge of local, regional and national projects that are current and pending

· Providing expert project management advice and support to other staff and teams within the CA and partner organisations.



Leadership and expertise
• Act as a genuine and credible manager and leader for projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the scope of projects
• Exert influence upon senior clinical and managerial colleagues to ensure that project objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes
• Act as a local source of expertise about projects and all of the resources that are available to support those seeking to improve services
• Remain up to date with developments and disseminate these developments to the appropriate audience

Set-up and organisation
• Lead the setting up of Project Boards, ensuring full representation from all key partners (including patients) and relevant stakeholders
• Manage the administration of Project Board meetings
• Oversee the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for the Project Board meetings/Pathway Boards and the follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, holding them to account for lack of progress
• Lead the arrangement of an annual stakeholder events:• an annual engagement event open to the whole of Manchester Cancerand beyond to allow Project Boards to account for its progress against its work programme objectives and to obtain input and feedback from local professionals and the public
• Facilitate full and active patient participation in the work of the Project Boards
• Build relationships across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including primary, secondary and community care as well as public & patient engagement



Communication and support
• Be the first point of contact for the Clinical Leads when seeking managerial advice or support
• Act as a conduit between Clinical Lead and the Greater Manchester Cancer core team
• Lead the development of innovative proposals for pathway change and improvement
• Challenge Clinical Leads and the Project Boards if they exhibit a lack of ambition or consider objectives that do not contribute towards those of the GM Cancer plan
• Regularly update Greater Manchester Cancer senior management team with project developments and identify where support or challenge is needed
• Create reports and papers to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Board on project developments and to seek approval for recommended action



Data and information
• Research background data and literature from national and international sources
• Collate data and literature into concise reports and tools and present to the Clinical Lead, making clear recommendations for action
• Analyse cancer data and intelligence to identify trends, key messages and opportunities to improve patient outcomes and experience
• Lead the Project Boards in the collation and presentation of local system-wide audit data



Planning and reporting
• Develop and manage an annual work programme with the Clinical Leads ensuring that this contains clear objectives, tasks and identified leads
• Ensure that the work plan reflects, and contributes towards the achievement of, the wider Greater Manchester Cancer plan, goal and objectives of improved clinical care and patient experience
• Lead the definition of outcome measures that can be monitored during the course of the programme
• Track progress against these outcome measures and provide progress reports to GM Cancer
• Develop and maintain a risk register for the Project Board objectives and annual work plan, reporting risks and issues to the Clinical Lead according to a risk assessment framework
• Write an annual report on progress in achieving the year’s objectives, the challenges faced during the year, and the priorities for the next year
• Actively contribute to any provider service reviews as required


This advert closes on Thursday 1 Aug 2024

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Our client is a leading energy company committed to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions is seeking a Planning and Forecasting Manager to join their dynamic finance team. They strive to meet the evolving energy needs of their customers while minimizing environmental impact, creating a cleaner and more efficient energy future.

The Planning and Forecasting Manager will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and long-term planning. This position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and analyses to support business decisions and ensure the company's financial health and growth. It is initially a six-month contract with potential to be extended. The role is a full time, 37 hours per week and a hybrid opportunity. You will be expected to be onsite two days a week for in person collaboration.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, manage, and refine financial forecasting models to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the creation of detailed budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with business units to gather relevant data and assumptions for financial forecasts.
• Support the development of the company's strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and scenario analysis.
• Work closely with senior management to evaluate potential investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain and enhance the company's financial reporting systems to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Analyse market trends, industry dynamics, and regulatory changes to assess their impact on the company's financial performance.
• Generate periodic financial reports, including cash flow projections, capital expenditure analysis, and profitability assessments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis
• Proven track record in managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling processes.
• Experience with strategic planning, investment analysis, and corporate finance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Please note:

Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a few pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Project Manager - South East

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for overseeing civil projects? We are looking for someone with heavy earthworks experience in project management including commercial understanding. Managing earthworks projects across the south. Mainly in Essex, Kent and Sussex.

Day Rate - (CIRCA) Circa GBP400

Start Date - ASAP

Duration - Ongoing

Location - South East

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery.

Duties include:

• Project Planning and Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget and Cost Control
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure projects meet industry standards and client expectations
• Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards

Requirements:

• CSCS (ideally black)
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid

Please contact Jade at Randstad Maidstone for more info on: 01622357230 Option 2

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Supporting the team to facilitate and maintain the project meetings in delivering work programmes which support the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance strategy Supporting the production of programme documentation, including regular programme update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, summary action logs, minute taking, collating supporting information for reports Leading discrete pieces of work to support the wider programme, for example, supporting delivery of workforce education, event organization and data collation such as surveys Maintaining and monitoring key databases linked to the programmes Applying project management principles to a number of delegated deliverables to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget Supporting the development of policies and standard operating procedures across the programmes of work Supporting the review of work programmes to ensure they are updated with milestones, timeframes and outcomes Supporting implementation of tests / pilots in accordance with established project plans Escalating risks as appropriate to the managers in the team Producing and maintaining documentation which must be precise, accurate and produced in a timely manner and distributed to all relevant parties Providing feedback to stakeholders, undertaking tasks to resolve issues where appropriate and follows up outstanding issues to ensure speedy resolution Supporting engagement with external stakeholders and supporting with the facilitation of events Ensuring standard administrative approaches are maintained Asking good questions, analysing data, problem solving and developing solutions in partnership with managers and stakeholders COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT Support the team with wider administrative tasks such as organising meetings, dissemination of information, collation of feedback Support the programme to write reports and papers if required to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Programme Assurance Group and Cancer Board on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action Promote collaboration between partner organisations relevant to the our work programmes Influence and align others towards a common purpose to empower and inspire people to achieve programme success Represent the team at meetings to update on the progress of programmes of work or on its deliverables as appropriat Establish and develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders Support the managers to raise the profile of the work programme, using all platforms including social media platforms, for example, alongside the Communications and Engagement team where appropriate Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to clinical pathways and projects Review and update the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance website with relevant documentation and information linked to the programme LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE Represent Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance in a professional and positive manner Contribute to the team by developing and sharing knowledge, experience, skills and best practice Follow prescribed Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance policies and procedures in all relevant aspects of management Work in partnership with other members of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance team to support the overall vision and objectives of our work, particularly in relation to reducing health inequalities and using patient, public and carer voices to improve outcomes and experience Keep outcomes that matter to patients at the heart of the project and its objectives Ensure that projects are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales, providing regular reports and raising significant problems/issues in a timely manner Plan effective use of finances to support the projects and budget holder Exert influence upon key stakeholders to ensure that the teams goals and objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes SET-UP AND ORGANISATION Support the administration of the programme board and associated programmes of work Support the team with the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for meetings (including board meetings) and relevant task and finish groups, follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, informing the team if there is a lack of progress Build relationships with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance Team and colleagues across the Greater Manchester and East/Mid Cheshire region Support the team to provide accurate reporting on progress within the programmes of work PLANNING AND REPORTING Work with the team to plan short and long term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned including their dependencies taking into account requirements and availability of resources Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures Plan key meetings and events in line with the objectives of the team and considering the needs of those attending, such as patient and carer representatives, community groups and others