Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification. The role of the Financial Management team is fundamental to providing financial and business information and advice to Directorates, support services and managers across the Trust. Every single member of staff has the patient in mind and our role within this enables staff to deliver against their operational and financial objectives, releasing funding within the organisation to invest in front line services and improve the quality of patient care. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification. Person specification Knowledge

In depth knowledge of NHS accounting policies and procedures In depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial systems and costing methodologies Knowledge of developing and reporting cost improvement schemes

Experience

Experience of strong involvement in delivering excellence in financial reporting Extensive finance experience, including minimum 4 years financial management experience Experience of successfully partnering operational services

Desirable criteria

Experience of using SBS

Skills Essential criteria

Able to interpret and analyse highly complex financial and statistical data Able to meet tight deadlines and organise oneself under pressure

Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential criteria

AAT Qualified Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to financial management

Desirable criteria

Actively studying for CCAB accountancy qualification or equivalent

Important Information: In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Probation Period. New employees external to the trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter The trust takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download

AFBP JD Nov25 ( PDF , 200.4 KB ) Trust name change ( PDF , 813.6 KB ) Staff Benefits ( PDF , 1.2 MB )

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