To assist in the preparation of annual startpoint budget proposals for Directorate in accordance with the Trust’s budgeting policies. 

To generate and circulate standard reports to enable the effective monitoring of actual performance of budget centres against budget.  

To provide robust analysis of variances against budget, including the impact of clinical activity where appropriate, and to inform effective management of budgets within the group 

To calculate and input budget amendments, income and expenditure accruals and adjustments to the Trust’s general ledger system thereby maintaining the integrity of financial reporting. 

To maintain records and controls of approved budgets to provide a clear audit trail of changes both non-recurring and recurring. 

To prepare cost estimates in an appropriate form and in a timely manner for use by Managers and other budget holders, which will inform decisions about the efficient use of resources, including the workforce. 

To provide financial advice and assistance to Directorate Budget Holders and Managers as and when required. 

To discuss a range of financial and non-financial issues with Managers, Directorate staff, external organisations and non-financially minded personnel, which may require the explanation of semi-complicated and/or contentious points. 

To collect data from a variety of sources to investigate, analyse and resolve a range of semi-complex financial and non-financial queries. 

To adapt information systems to meet the specifications of others. Prepare and distribute specialty finance reports to the Directorate Management teams, including a month by month analysis of the pay and non-pay budget and costs. The information is taken from BI and is formatted into the complex requirements of Managers. 

To help ensure Internal and External Audit recommendations associated with Budgetary Control, Financial Reporting and other Financial Ledger issues are expedited within the agreed timeframe. 

To assist in the formulation and implementation of policy and procedure amendments and reviews associated with the Management Accounting function. 

To maintain effective working relationships with BCH staff and external peers ensuring that work is carried out efficiently, to a high standard and thereby delivering a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. 

To actively participate in the stock take procedures at the end of the financial year helping to take responsibility for the accuracy of the stock count. 

To process cheques for various expenses relating to your specialties. 

To adhere to the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions at all times. 

To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate by the Commercial Finance Manager, Deputy Commercial Finance Manager or the Deputy Chief Finance Officer.