Job Summary - Reporting to the Head of Finance, the post will be responsible for management of the finance team to ensure the effective delivery of:
- The provision of financial information, advice, and guidance;
- The annual budget setting and business planning processes;
- The production of the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns;
- The review, development, and ongoing maintenance of business processes and systems control functions within Oracle financials.
Core Responsibilities:
- To manage the finance team.
- To plan and co-ordinate team activities to produce detailed budgets consistent with corporate planning parameters and the agreed budget strategy.
- To produce and disseminate financial monitoring and projections to agreed timescales and standards.
- To plan and co-ordinate financial year-end activities to comply with statutory reporting requirements.
- To co-ordinate the completion of grant claims and statistical returns, liaising with external bodies, auditors, and regulators as required.
- To manage and undertake robust financial modelling to support effective service development.
- To ensure compliance with HMRC requirements (VAT, Corporation Tax).
- To comply with the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.
- To attend and actively participate in management and project teams.
- To analyse and interpret legislation and best practice guidance to support service and procedural developments within finance and wider council services.
- To develop and maintain a practical knowledge of client service.
- To represent the council on external bodies and working groups, maintaining external professional and institutional contacts.
- To control, monitor, and maintain the use of the Oracle Financials business suite.
- To deputise for the Head of Finance where appropriate.
- To plan and co-ordinate the development of financial reporting tools.
- To lead the development and application of Financial Regulations and Procedures.
- To participate in the development and delivery of financial training to staff within Sandwell Children’s Trust and appropriate partner organisations.
- To participate in the operation of the Trust’s Appraisal Scheme.
- To carry out duties in line with the Trust's policy on equality, being sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a harmonious working environment.
- To carry out other duties to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the authority in fulfilling its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities, and aptitudes.
- To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's policy, organisation, and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.
If you have the skills and ambition to make a positive contribution to Walsall Healthcare Trust, please contact Westwood Harris Burns on 0161-527-6024, or for an information pack or to arrange an informal discussion.
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