Senior Divisional Finance Advisor

Company: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
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Location: Blackburn
Job Description:

Job Summary

The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management (HoFM) and Deputy Divisional Finance Managers (DDFMs) in the provision of sound financial information to the Senior Finance Team, Divisional budget managers and other stakeholders.

Job Summary

The post holder will assist the Head of Financial Management (HoFM) and Deputy Divisional Finance Managers (DDFMs) in the provision of sound financial information to the Senior Finance Team, Divisional budget managers and other stakeholders.

The post holder will ensure that all work is completed, either directly or by staff under their supervision, in line with both local & national timetables and the Trust’s Standing Financial Orders and Instructions.

The post holders will be assisting in the provision of a management accounting service to the Trust’s Divisions. This will involve ensuring that all financial information relating to these Divisions is correctly processed. The post holders will also provide effective financial support and advice to the Divisions

MAIN DUTIES

  • Producing and assisting in the development of accurate monthly budgetary and associated information
  • Reporting to the Divisional/Deputy Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of a range of designated budgets highlighting any significant movements.
  • Advising, supporting and being a point of contact to budget managers within the Trust.
  • Providing accurate advice and detail in relation to ESR and act as a point of contact to the Department.
  • Assisting the DDFM and other Senior Divisional Finance Advisors with internal training.
  • Support Innovation and the Finance ‘Continuous Improvement’ Agenda in day to day working.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has recently won a national HFMA award for embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team.

Our accreditation displays our commitment to being a leading-edge Finance Function, supporting the wider improvement of the North West finance system and influencing local and national strategy.

We provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.

We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time.

Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, training e.g., apprenticeship options, a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance.

With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff, you will receive plenty of discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Declan Byrom Job title: Deputy Divisional Finance Manager Email address: declan.byrom@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07964339800

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Posted: September 21st, 2026