Trust Finance Manager

· Assists in the preparation of the statutory accounts and reporting for the Trust's consolidated accounts, and joint ventures driving completion of the statutory accounts in a timely manner.

· Leads on the preparation of the external audit, working with colleagues across the Finance function to plan and produce the audit file, in a timely an accurate manner, learning from previous years' audits.

· Pro-actively seeks areas to improve both the Statutory Reporting process and the external audit and related internal processes.

· Delivers Central Overhead monthly management accounts, in a timely and accurate manner together with meaningful and insightful commentary which supports the accounts and reflects key business issues.

· Works collaboratively with Central Overhead department heads to produce realistic but challenging budgets and forecasts, developing successful business partnering relationships.

· Provides objective challenge regarding spending plans and takes a proactive role in looking for opportunities to deliver services more efficiently and effectively.

· Completes monthly Joint Venture accounts ensuring delivery of reporting packs for Joint Venture Boards

· Responsible for producing the capital budgets and forecasts for the Trust, working in collaboration with budget holders and project managers to understand requirements.

· Responsible for monthly monitoring and reporting of capital expenditure, producing meaningful variance analysis to aid in understanding of cashflow commitments and impact of project delays.

· Prepares monthly market oversight reporting and assists with other ad-hoc reporting requirements generated by the Care and Quality Commission and other regulatory bodies.

· Responsible for the accounting of Fosse Way Care Developments on a monthly and annual basis.

· Reviews quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Joint ventures to ensure VAT treatment is in line with UK indirect tax regulations.

· Pro-actively maintains up to date knowledge of Charity Accounting Standards and Regulations including FRS102

· Contributes to the leadership across the Finance team and strives to deliver outstanding results and service to the Trust.

· Acts as an enthusiastic, positive and motivated role model for the team. Builds a culture of continuous improvement and openness to change.

· Ensures and maintains strict confidentiality over employee data and proprietary Trust information, ensuring full compliance with Data Protection Act provision and internal policies.

· Any other tasks requested by Group Finance Manager