Finance ManagerUp to £60,00040 hours per weekCentral Manchester Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WLCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is M13 9WLWe're looking for a skilledFinance Manager to be a vital part of our team at Central Manchester Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in financial management.In this role, you will have the chance to ensure accurate financial reporting, advise operational management, and enhance financial performance all while fostering a positive atmosphere for both our staff and patients.If you are an experienced or qualified accountant with a strategic mindset and a collaborative spirit, we want to hear from you!What you’ll do:Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting by producing management accounts, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and monthly balance sheet reviews in line with group deadlines, challenging and supporting the processes as appropriate.Work with senior site management to reflect all activity within the account, ensuring that items such as variations, rechargeable works and major project activity are represented accurately.Ensure that Sodexo is billing in line with the mechanism(s) set out within the contract and thatall invoice back up documentation is accurately collated and presented to the client to ensure invoices are paid in accordance with contractual terms.Actively work with the Commercial Finance Controller and the senior site management team to raise commercial and contract awareness across the site to all Sodexo employees in order to optimise financial performance within the framework of the contract.Providing financial advice to operational management, assisting in driving performance through commercially sound decision making and analysis.Seek to continually improve processes to eliminate administration burden and identify process efficienciesDelivering a strong management review and control process with the senior site management team (weekly and monthly)Ensure financial control environment is maintained and enhanced within the contract, especially around weekly/monthly trading accounts, stock management and cost control.Develop a strong working relationship with the senior operations teamWhat you bring:Graduate calibre.Experience of providing financial support to complex service contractsStrong communicator with the confidence to challenge, influence and support at all levelsAbility to work under pressure and ensure that deadlines are metStrong technical skills to deliver relevant, accurate analysis to facilitate decision makingThe ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.The ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer-term opportunitiesExperience Microsoft Office user with advanced excel skillsFluent English (written and Spoken)Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA etc) Accountant or studyingKnowledge of Healthcare Business and Agenda for Change (AFC)Knowledge of systems including EProphit, SAP, KronosWhat we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationReady to be part of something greater? Apply today!Giving healthcare careers a real boost.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
