Financial Advisor

We are an award winning team who were the recipients of the HFMA NW Finance Team Of The Year Award June 2022, which is recognition of the excellent service and culture our team has, whilst supporting our operational and clinical colleagues deliver core clinical services. This role will support the newly created LSC Pathology Single Service, with the successful candidate supporting the services to develop and evolve as a part of larger transformational work.

The Divisional Financial Advice team works incredibly closely with our operational colleagues to drive efficiencies and value for money and is looking for someone with a shared passion to drive this forward and join our team.

• Act as the nominated Financial Advisor within the LSC Pathology Single Service. The role involves leadership, coordination and evaluation of the staffing resource and work produced within the team. An essential part of the role is communicating and suggesting improvements to working practices, processes and development of team members.
• Ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures through completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others.
• Investigate highly complex enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required and contributing to corporate reporting and providing strategic/business planning advice.
• Support the Senior Financial Advisor ensuring that advice delivered to the division ensures best value for money.
• Be responsible for the support staff within the team.
• Present the financial position at Directorate meetings and deputise for the Senior Financial Advisor at operational business meetings and divisional meetings.

• CCAB or CIMA member, fully qualified or in the final stages of qualification, able to demonstrate professional credibility.
• Participation in the Continuing Professional Development Programme.
• Experience of working with others to ensure direction and policies are attainable within available resources.
• Detailed knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies.
• Detailed understanding & knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Acute sector experience.
• NHSI reporting experience.
• Proven track record in staff management.
• Desirable criteria:
  • Management development related qualification.
  • Extensive experience in an NHS Finance environment and/or extensive post‑qualification financial management experience.

• Agile working policy – currently 40% office / 60% remote working and flexible working hours.
• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community.
• Cutting‑edge facilities and technology.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions.

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background and especially welcome from members of our Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

Appointments will be made on merit.

• Salary:
  The advertised salary is for full‑time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rated.
• Application notes:
  This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early and keep an eye on the email account used to apply for updates.
• Shortlisting:
  Shortlisting is completed anonymously against the essential criteria for the post.
• DBS:
  If the role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, it will be administered by the Trust and the cost will be recovered from your salary.