Job Description. 3. To provide financial support to the Directors in respect of the monthly performance reviews.

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1 Job Description Job Title: Location: Grade: Reports to: Manages: Liaises with: Main Objective: Finance Manager Chelsea and Sutton Band 8a Head of Financial Management 1 4 direct reports Divisional/Directorate Management Staff, Departmental Budget Holders, Finance Staff, Service Planning Staff and Information Staff To provide high-level financial advice to the division/directorates. The focus of this role will be on providing financial information and support to Directors, to assist them in monitoring the financial performance of their Division/Directorate. This should include using financial and other information to make recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and of the Trust. Although this role is responsible for covering a designated Divisions/Directorates the Finance Manager will also work across the Trust to deliver specific objectives. Main Duties and Responsibilities Financial Monitoring and Control 1. Through the Assistant Finance Manager and supporting staff, to manage and oversee the provision of financial management information, analysis and advice. 2. To ensure the budgets for the Divisions/Directorates reflect the plans agreed by Management Executive and the Trust Board. 3. To provide financial support to the Directors in respect of the monthly performance reviews. 4. To assist the Directors/Service Managers in the production of robust financial forecasts. 5. To develop and monitor action plans to address income, expenditure and activity variances and meet financial targets. 6. To assist Trust managers in the negotiation of contracts for the provision of provider to provider services. 7. To ensure that appropriate arrangements for financial control are in place and that Standing Orders, SFIs, and other Trust wide financial policies and procedures are adhered to both within the Divisions/Directorates and the Finance Department. 8. To ensure the appropriate arrangements for financial control and the safeguarding of Trust Assets are in place within the Division. 9. To ensure best practice with regard to local working practices is shared and implement department wide policy improvements. 10. To ensure non-finance staff receive adequate training to fulfil their duties as budget-holders.

2 Business Planning and Budgeting 1. To assist the Director in the preparation a 3-5 year financial plan. To help identify and quantify cost pressures and service developments and where necessary, to assess the impact of changes in the delivery of clinical services To ensure that, where appropriate, ward and departmental budgets reflect agreed workforce plans, commissioned NHS activity and planned Private Patient activity To assist in the development of cost improvement programmes and income generation schemes. 2. To support the Senior Finance Managers in the financial input to strategic revenue business cases. 3. To provide leadership to the budget setting process for the Divisions/Directorates to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Systems Development 1. To contribute to the further development of budgeting systems and the application of appropriate budgeting and management accounting techniques. 2. To contribute to improving the effectiveness of the accounting systems, working closely with the Financial Reporting team. Personal and Managerial Other 1. To help develop and maintain professional standards within the Finance Department and to actively seek and encourage feedback from users of financial services to enable continuous improvement plans to be implemented. 2. To recruit, manage, motivate and train the junior staff who provide financial advice to budget holders and managers. 3. To persuade others at all levels, including Executive Directors and clinicians of a particular course of action or viewpoint whilst respecting their point of view. 4. To manage a diverse set of contact relationships and conflicting priorities. 5. To set and negotiate priorities for themselves and others. 6. To demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development. 1. To take responsibility for corporate financial issues and Trust wide projects as required. 2. To act as finance representative on Trust wide committees and working parties as required. 3. Any other duties, commensurate with the grade and nature of this post.

3 Further Information The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Financial Management This job description is a reflection of the current position and is subject to review and alteration in detail and emphasis in the light of future developments. Managing People & Resources All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's policies and Manager's Code of Conduct in the following areas: 1. Responsible for the effective recruitment and selection of staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Selection Processes and Standards. 2. Ensure staff are appraised annually, have clear objectives which link to department, division/directorate or corporate objectives and a personal development plan. 3. Identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust Objectives and ensure all new staff receive core and departmental induction. 4. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Poor Performance Procedures where formal action is necessary. 5. Ensure that satisfactory systems are in place to maintain effective communication within your area and be responsible for ensuing that any Trust Communications Systems are utilised. 6. Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy. 7. Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. 8. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work. 9. Manage finances in compliance with 'Standing Financial Instructions'. 10. Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc.

4 Confidentiality and Data Protection Act All employees of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff (please also see the Trust s policy on Whistleblowing). In instances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to unauthorised persons, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults All staff must be familiar with and adhere to the Trust s child protection and safeguarding adult policies and procedures. All staff are required to attend child protection and safeguarding adults awareness training, additional training and supervision regarding child protection relevant to their position and role. Health and Safety All staff are required to make positive efforts to maintain their own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out requirements of the law whilst following recognised codes of practice and Trust policies on health and safety. Customer Service Excellence All staff are required to support the Trust s commitment to developing and delivering excellent customerfocused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect and dignity. Emergency Planning In accordance with the Trust's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 all staff are required to undertake work and alternative duties as reasonably directed at variable locations in the event of and for the duration of a significant internal incident, major incident or pandemic. Equality and Diversity Policy The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. No Smoking Policy It is the policy of the Trust to promote health. Smoking is actively discouraged and is prohibited in most areas of the Hospital, including offices, with the exception of designated smoking areas on both sites. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. It will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organization, in which case it will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. Terms and Conditions of Employment This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.

5 Person Specification Job Title: Department: Band: Finance Manager Financial Management 8a Education/Qualifications How measured (application form (A), interview (I), test (T), presentation (P), references (R), occupational health (OH)) Have completed a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification or in exceptional circumstances demonstrating significant progress towards the completion of such a qualification. A Experience Substantial relevant experience A, I & R Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Able to demonstrate sound analytical skills with the ability to deal effectively with large quantities of complex data, both financial and non-financial. Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of NHS finance and key performance targets for the Trust. Knowledge of and competence in the use of spreadsheets. Understanding of the function of the spreadsheet and ability to develop models is essential. Advanced spreadsheet skills to macro level will cover this. Ability to use word packages to produce letters and reports Understand and be able to apply the concepts and techniques for budgeting, financial planning, costing, pricing and financial reporting Understand and be able to explain or investigate income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Desirable Able to make effective contributions to the decision making process within the Division/Directorate and more widely for the Trust. Able to provide budget holders and other Senior Managers with management reports and analysis in a manner which aids effective control and decision making. Able to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust and to approach issues with a broad and commercial view.

6 Personal and Managerial Desirable Able to plan and co-ordinate the work of their team and of other departments inside and outside of Finance to meet deadlines. Experience of negotiating and agreeing deadlines and standards and quality of work with other departments Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously to meet agreed deadlines, concentrating and focusing on a range of issues in particular during the monthly reporting and business planning cycle whilst coordinating the workload of others. Previous staff management experience and/or able to demonstrate an understanding of good personnel practice and its application. Excellent verbal and written and communication and presentation skills Able to establish credibility and liaise effectively with senior managerial and clinical staff. Confident and assertive, but diplomatic Smart and professional appearance Able to adapt readily and respond constructively to change and to work effectively in a variety of situations with groups or individuals. Able to receive, to understand and to convey information and ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, to a range of different audiences Able to persuade others at all levels, including Executive Directors and clinicians, of a particular course of action or viewpoint, whilst respecting their point of view. Contributes to effective team working within the Finance Department and other senior teams in the Trust. Regularly reviews policies and procedures and recommends and/or implements improvements to them. Contributes to the development of quality management systems. Acts as representative of the department in external meetings. Promotes the Finance Department within the organisation. Able to operate independently. Able to manage and motivate junior members of staff A, I & R A, I & R A, I, P & R I, P & R A, I, & P A, I & P Physical Circumstances Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role The above attributes have been identified by management to be necessary for this post, and will be used when short listing applicants for interview.