The NHS England commissions and pays for the Specialist Secondary healthcare at the Provider Units within the Wessex area, for both Acute & Mental Health services.As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 6 Acute Hospitals, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects… Show more The NHS England commissions and pays for the Specialist Secondary healthcare at the Provider Units within the Wessex area, for both Acute & Mental Health services.As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 6 Acute Hospitals, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects of contract variation processes, for these providers.3. Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4. Validating payments (both Monthly SLA & Performance Adjustments) to Providers.5. Providing commentary on actual & forecast variances on contracts reported in the Contract Performance Report.6. Attendance at the Contract Review Performance and Management meetings.7. Providing analysis of SLAM data, trends, forecasts.8. Negotiating Year End settlements with the providers concerned.9. Supporting the reconciliation process, between NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the relevant Providers, in the STP area.10. Providing support to the Contract Supplier Managers for 19/20, which includes reviewing/ validating Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs)/Price Activity Matri (PAM), put forward by the provider for agreement with CCGs, and making appropriate recommendations as to changes to the previously negotiated settlements.In this role, I review the summarised and detailed, validated SLAM data for the providers and analyse the data identifying trends, identifying issues to be referred to the provider by the Contract Team. Show less

As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 3 Dorset Acute Hospitals and the Dorset Mental Health Trust, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects of contract variation processes, for these providers.3. Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract… Show more As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 3 Dorset Acute Hospitals and the Dorset Mental Health Trust, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects of contract variation processes, for these providers.3. Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4. Validating payments (both Monthly SLA & Performance Adjustments) to Providers.5. Providing commentary on actual & forecast variances on contracts reported in the Contract Performance Report.6. Attendance at the Contract Review Performance and Management meetings.7. Providing analysis of SLAM data, trends, forecasts.8. Negotiating Year End settlements with the providers concerned.9. Supporting the reconciliation process, between NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the relevant Providers, in the STP area.10. Providing support to the Contract Supplier Managers for 18/19, which includes reviewing/ validating Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs)/Price Activity Matri (PAM), put forward by the provider for agreement with CCGs, and making appropriate recommendations as to changes to the previously negotiated settlements.I am also responsible for QIPP reporting and financial management of the South Coast Cancer Drugs Fund.In this role, I review the summarised and detailed, validated SLAM data for the providers and analyse the data identifying trends, identifying issues to be referred to the provider by the Contract Team. Show less

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The NHS England commissions and pays for the Specialist Secondary healthcare at the Provider Units within the Wessex area, for both Acute & Mental Health services.As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 2 Acute Hospitals, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects… Show more The NHS England commissions and pays for the Specialist Secondary healthcare at the Provider Units within the Wessex area, for both Acute & Mental Health services.As the SLA & Contract Finance Manager for the 2 Acute Hospitals, the work that I undertake includes (in association with the relevant Contract Supplier Manager):1. Forecasting of NHS England Specialised Commissioning position on the Contracts for the STP Area, on a monthly basis.2. Managing on the financial aspects of contract variation processes, for these providers.3. Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4. Validating payments (both Monthly SLA & Performance Adjustments) to Providers.5. Providing commentary on actual & forecast variances on contracts reported in the Contract Performance Report.6. Attendance at the Contract Review Performance and Management meetings.7. Providing analysis of SLAM data, trends, forecasts.8. Negotiating Year End settlements with the providers concerned.9. Supporting the reconciliation process, between NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the relevant Providers, in the STP area.10. Providing support to the Contract Supplier Managers for 19/20, which includes reviewing/ validating Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs)/Price Activity Matri (PAM), put forward by the provider for agreement with CCGs, and making appropriate recommendations as to changes to the previously negotiated settlements.In this role, I review the summarised and detailed, validated SLAM data for the providers and analyse the data identifying trends, identifying issues to be referred to the provider by the Contract Team. Show less

Interim Contract Finance Manager at Leicestershire CCGs, supporting the 3 CCG's on the ULH Contract.

Interim Contract Finance Manager at SCW CSU, supporting Berkshire West CCG's on a number of Contracts on which either they are the lead or where they are Associates.I worked as part of a small focussed Multidiscplinary team consisting of Finance, Quality, Contracting & Information.Day to Day work included:Forecasting positions on Contracts for Berkshire West CCG.Reviewing Activity Data, identifying challenges, confirming proposed challenges.Assessing Performance… Show more Interim Contract Finance Manager at SCW CSU, supporting Berkshire West CCG's on a number of Contracts on which either they are the lead or where they are Associates.I worked as part of a small focussed Multidiscplinary team consisting of Finance, Quality, Contracting & Information.Day to Day work included:Forecasting positions on Contracts for Berkshire West CCG.Reviewing Activity Data, identifying challenges, confirming proposed challenges.Assessing Performance against Plans.Validating payments (both Monthly SLA & Performance Adjustments) to Providers.Assessing Financial Performance of Providers Against Contracts.Negotiating Year End Settlements.Part of Contract Review meetings with providers – both teleconference & Face to Face..Negotiating Annual Plans, working with Providers to turn these into IAP's & PAM's.Ad Hoc Project work Show less

As the SLA & Contract Finance Lead for LWCCG, the work that I undertake includes::1. Being responsible for the production of financial forecasts for all 4 Lincolnshire CCGs on a monthly basis for all contracts led by Lincolnshire West. This relates to 19 contracts, with a total value for all 4 CCG’s of £126m (LWCCG element of these contracts is £40m).2. Managing on behalf of the CCG, the financial aspects of contract variation processes.3. Ensuring that the financial element of… Show more As the SLA & Contract Finance Lead for LWCCG, the work that I undertake includes::1. Being responsible for the production of financial forecasts for all 4 Lincolnshire CCGs on a monthly basis for all contracts led by Lincolnshire West. This relates to 19 contracts, with a total value for all 4 CCG’s of £126m (LWCCG element of these contracts is £40m).2. Managing on behalf of the CCG, the financial aspects of contract variation processes.3. Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4. Confirming and verifying Lincolnshire West’s forecasts produced by other CCGs on contracts where Lincolnshire West CCG is not the lead – 23 contracts £150m.5. Forecasting on a monthly basis the expenditure on Non-Contract Activity for LWCCG - £4m.6. Providing commentary on forecast variances on contracts reported in the Financial Performance Report to the Governing Body.7. Being responsible for financial ledger reconciliation to the YTD spend and FOT of all contracts on a monthly basis.8. Providing support to the CCGs Locality Manager's and their member practices as required.9. Supporting the development and monitoring of designated QIPP (Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention) Projects.10. Attendance at Contract Performance meetings as required.The role also involved the supervision of a Band 4 Assistant Contract Accountant. Show less

Role: Senior Contract Accountant – Lincolnshire East CCG & Lincolnshire West CCGFrom: November 2013 To: March 2015Grade: 8b Contract type: PermanentThe role of GEM (now ArdenGEM) CSU, was to provide Commissioning Support Services to the 4 Lincolnshire CCGs (Lincolnshire East CCG, Lincolnshire West CCG, South Lincolnshire CCG & South West Lincolnshire CCG). This included support on the management of the portfolio of Secondary Health Care Contracts.I supported both the… Show more Role: Senior Contract Accountant – Lincolnshire East CCG & Lincolnshire West CCGFrom: November 2013 To: March 2015Grade: 8b Contract type: PermanentThe role of GEM (now ArdenGEM) CSU, was to provide Commissioning Support Services to the 4 Lincolnshire CCGs (Lincolnshire East CCG, Lincolnshire West CCG, South Lincolnshire CCG & South West Lincolnshire CCG). This included support on the management of the portfolio of Secondary Health Care Contracts.I supported both the Lincolnshire East CCG and the Lincolnshire West CCG.The work that I undertook in this role included:1) Being responsible for the production of financial forecasts for all 4 Lincolnshire CCGs on a monthly basis for all contracts led on by Lincolnshire West and Lincolnshire East CCG’s. This relates to contracts, with a total value for all 4 CCG’s of £473m (LWCCG\LECCG element £346m). Please note that this included the United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust Contract with the 4 CCG’s with a value of £310m.2) Managing on behalf of the CCG, the financial aspects of contract variation processes.3) Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4) Forecasting on a monthly basis the expenditure on Non-Contract Activity for LWCCG & LECCG - £7m.5) Supporting the development and monitoring of designated QIPP (Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention) Projects.6) Attendance at Contract Performance meetings as required.The change to the previous role came about as a result of a review of the structure and what people were doing, in consultation with the Contracting Department, after a number of months operating the previous model.I transferred to Lincolnshire West CCG on a TUPE transfer, on the 1st April 2015, as a result of return of a package of financial services to the CCG’s.In April 2015 GEMCSU merged with Arden CSU to form Arden & GEM CSU. Show less

Role: Senior & Contract Management AccountantFrom: May 2013 To: November 2013Grade: 8b Contract type: PermanentContract Finance Lead for 4 Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group – CCG’s - (Lincolnshire East, Lincolnshire West, South Lincolnshire & South-West Lincolnshire), managing a team of 11 people at a variety of levels, dealing with the payment of NCA’s, Contracts and payments to providers for Continuing Healthcare.The work that I undertook in this role… Show more Role: Senior & Contract Management AccountantFrom: May 2013 To: November 2013Grade: 8b Contract type: PermanentContract Finance Lead for 4 Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group – CCG’s - (Lincolnshire East, Lincolnshire West, South Lincolnshire & South-West Lincolnshire), managing a team of 11 people at a variety of levels, dealing with the payment of NCA’s, Contracts and payments to providers for Continuing Healthcare.The work that I undertook in this role included:1) Being responsible for the production of financial forecasts for all 4 Lincolnshire CCGs on a monthly basis for all contracts led on by Lincolnshire West and Lincolnshire East CCG’s. This relates to contracts, with a total value for all 4 CCG’s of £678m across 45 providers (LWCCG\LECCG element £425m). This work was undertaken with the assistance of my Deputy.2) Managing on behalf of the CCG, the financial aspects of contract variation processes.3) Ensuring that the financial element of contract penalties, contract query notices and CQUINs are correctly transacted.4) Forecasting on a monthly basis the expenditure on Non-Contract Activity for 4 Lincolnshire CCG’s (LWCCG, LECCG, SLCCG & SWLCCG) - £12m.5) Supporting the development and monitoring of designated QIPP (Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention) Projects.6) Attendance at Contract Performance meetings as required.This also included working with Senior CCG Finance Staff, Contract Intelligence (CI) and the Embedded Contract leads (and their supporting staff) to provide a monthly reporting process to national deadlines for the 4 CCG’s. This included developing a Finance Summary report for each of the CCG’s, and appropriate processes for forecasting financial positions on Contracts.After 6 months there was an internal reorganisation, which allowed me to get to grips more with the Contract Accounting role, and move away from the management of the of the Secondary Care Contracting and CHC invoice processing function. Show less

Finance Support to CCVS Division @ Oxford University Hospital (based at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford).Assisting with year end processes and Budget Setting, within the Division.

Financial Reporting & Accounting for North Lincolnshire PCT (aka NHS North Lincolnshire PCT).Interim Role taking over the reporting process as members of staff transferred to their new roles in either the Yorkshire & Humber CSU or North Lincolnshire CCG.The role included compiling the monthly summary Financial Report for the PCT, identifying areas of interest in the report, co-ordinating input from various members of the teams, reviewing outstanding creditors (to ensure a "clean… Show more Financial Reporting & Accounting for North Lincolnshire PCT (aka NHS North Lincolnshire PCT).Interim Role taking over the reporting process as members of staff transferred to their new roles in either the Yorkshire & Humber CSU or North Lincolnshire CCG.The role included compiling the monthly summary Financial Report for the PCT, identifying areas of interest in the report, co-ordinating input from various members of the teams, reviewing outstanding creditors (to ensure a "clean break" when the PCT was wound up), and generally setting things up for year end and winding the PCT up. Show less

Provision of Management Accounting service to the Offender Health Directorate, within the Forensic, Offender Health & Secure Services Division of this Mental Health NHS TrustThe work included monthly budget monitoring – including monthly budget report preparation, meetings with budget holders, attendance at monthly Directorate Management Team meetings - costing of services for opportunities, ad-hoc projects supporting the Head of Finance.I acted as the Business Support Partner… Show more Provision of Management Accounting service to the Offender Health Directorate, within the Forensic, Offender Health & Secure Services Division of this Mental Health NHS TrustThe work included monthly budget monitoring – including monthly budget report preparation, meetings with budget holders, attendance at monthly Directorate Management Team meetings - costing of services for opportunities, ad-hoc projects supporting the Head of Finance.I acted as the Business Support Partner within the Directorate, not only reporting the performance of the Directorate, but supporting development of business cases, bids for new contracts, working with commissioners on existing contracts, looking for opportunities for improving the profitability of the existing contracts, providing financial support and advice to the Directorate. Show less

Provision of Management Accounting Services to Corporate functions of the PCT Cluster.Short-term role, assisting with year end work (including preparation of accounts and working papers, setting up New Year budgets, assisting Auditors) for 2 PCT’s (West Berkshire PCT & East Berkshire PCT).

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Provision of Management Accounting service to 3 Directorates of the Forensic, Offender Health & Secure Service of this Mental Health NHS Trust, based at Rampton Hospital.The work included monthly budget monitoring – including monthly budget report preparation, meetings with budget holders, attendance at monthly Directorate Management Team meetings - costing of services for opportunities, ad-hoc projects supporting the Head of Finance, and working up the budgets for 2011/12 for the… Show more Provision of Management Accounting service to 3 Directorates of the Forensic, Offender Health & Secure Service of this Mental Health NHS Trust, based at Rampton Hospital.The work included monthly budget monitoring – including monthly budget report preparation, meetings with budget holders, attendance at monthly Directorate Management Team meetings - costing of services for opportunities, ad-hoc projects supporting the Head of Finance, and working up the budgets for 2011/12 for the Directorates concerned.From June 2011 role supported the Head of Finance (Forensic, Offender Health & Secure Services) in the development of various aspects of the Division. For example development of automated reporting system, support for Contract Bids, Support for Capital Developments. Review of Electronic Rota management system, and identification of potential alternatives to existing system.The role came to an end with my accident on 9/11/2011.Agency worker role through Hays Plc Show less

• The Design, Creation and Implementation of a Financial Reporting Database system, to enable Budget Holders to report on an ongoing basis the monthly financial position, and the year end forecast, based on the data from the main Financial Ledger.• Enable the Heads of Finance – Corporate, Social & Primary Care, and Provider to utilise this revised data for Reporting to appropriate internal and external users.• Supporting the Head of Finance (Provider) in the identification of financial… Show more • The Design, Creation and Implementation of a Financial Reporting Database system, to enable Budget Holders to report on an ongoing basis the monthly financial position, and the year end forecast, based on the data from the main Financial Ledger.• Enable the Heads of Finance – Corporate, Social & Primary Care, and Provider to utilise this revised data for Reporting to appropriate internal and external users.• Supporting the Head of Finance (Provider) in the identification of financial consequences of the Harmonisation of the former Council Care Staff onto the Agenda for Change (NHS Staff) payscales, along with the calculation of relevant backpay.• Support the Head of Finance (Provider) in the creation of the Budgets for the Intermediate Care Tier Service.• To provide comprehensive high level financial advice, information and support to the provider service directorates – Mental Health, Community & Adult Social Care. • To undertake project work to support the move to National Tariffs/Payment by Results for Mental Health Services.• Provide financial expertise into the assessment of organisational risk and feed into the risk register as appropriate for directly provided services.• To assist in the completion of the year end accounts as appropriate. Show less

To support the Assistant Director of Finance in the delivery of the Care Trust Plus’ Statutory financial duties. Main responsibility being the development and maintenance of key systems and processes. Responsible for ensuring that the month end procedures for the department are completed in an accurate and timely manner. For example the production of the Trust Board Finance Report, to first draft, co-ordinating the input of the relevant teams (Primary Health Care Commissioning, Social… Show more To support the Assistant Director of Finance in the delivery of the Care Trust Plus’ Statutory financial duties. Main responsibility being the development and maintenance of key systems and processes. Responsible for ensuring that the month end procedures for the department are completed in an accurate and timely manner. For example the production of the Trust Board Finance Report, to first draft, co-ordinating the input of the relevant teams (Primary Health Care Commissioning, Social Care Commissioning, Secondary Health Care Commissioning, and Corporate Services).Maintain links and operationally performance manage the Creditor Payment and Financial Accounting Shared Service. Lead the team in the process of production and completion of statutory NHS year end accounts (2006/07 & 2007/08)Plan the delivery of financial services over the financial year.Complete timely & accurate routine external financial returns, for example to the Strategic Health Authority, as required to first draft for review. In this role I was a member of the Chart Of Accounts & Reporting Group, for the North East Patches Consortium (a service provided covering most NHS Organisations in an area from the Humber across to the Mersey and up to the Scottish Border). Show less

• Support Regional Director in the achievement of the business & strategic plans and budgets for designated Capio Healthcare operating units in the region• Co-ordination of all commercial/financial drivers of the Capio Healthcare operating units in the region• Measurement and comparison of performance indicators to initiate best practice in the region’s operating units, to facilitate performance improvements.

Working as an external consultant to support a number of issues within the Finance function, on the operational side, including:1) Supporting the Recovery Business Plan for Rowley Hospital, including negotiating SLA's with local NHST.2) Supporting the Central Finance Team in the recovery of monies owed by the NHS, for work done.3) Supporting the initiation of the Decontamination Project - replacement & augmentation of the existing facilities within the diverse locations… Show more Working as an external consultant to support a number of issues within the Finance function, on the operational side, including:1) Supporting the Recovery Business Plan for Rowley Hospital, including negotiating SLA's with local NHST.2) Supporting the Central Finance Team in the recovery of monies owed by the NHS, for work done.3) Supporting the initiation of the Decontamination Project - replacement & augmentation of the existing facilities within the diverse locations (provision of financial input into business case). Show less

I was responsible to the Associate Director of Finance (Financial Management & Planning) for the provision of the Financial Support to the Clinical Services & Ambulatory Care Division.I was responsible for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance Team… Show more I was responsible to the Associate Director of Finance (Financial Management & Planning) for the provision of the Financial Support to the Clinical Services & Ambulatory Care Division.I was responsible for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance Team MeetingsParticipation at Specialty meetings, and Clinical Group MeetingsProvision of Financial Support of identification of CIPs/CRES.Monitoring & Reporting of performance on CIPs/CRES.Provision of Financial Input into Business Cases/Developments as required (St. Cross MRI, 4T MRI @ Walsgrave, PET CT @ Walsgrave, Outsourcing of Medical Records Service, Oncology IT Project) Show less

I was responsible for the provision of a capital accounting function, providing financial information, and advice, in respect of business cases, business plans, capital developments and the Local Improvement Financial Trust (LIFT) programme. I provided the financial support for the development of the tPCT’s Strategic Service Development Plan (SSDP), and the Estates Strategy.

I was responsible the provision of Business Management support to the Division.• Business Management and Financial support on the negotiation of a number Care Home contracts with the Birmingham City Council Social Services Department.• Validating & summarising the Directorates activity data, both for internal Directorate use, internal PCT use and external monitoring by the Lead Commissioning PCT.• Initiating the negotiations with the Commissioner for Learning Disabilities (LD) for… Show more I was responsible the provision of Business Management support to the Division.• Business Management and Financial support on the negotiation of a number Care Home contracts with the Birmingham City Council Social Services Department.• Validating & summarising the Directorates activity data, both for internal Directorate use, internal PCT use and external monitoring by the Lead Commissioning PCT.• Initiating the negotiations with the Commissioner for Learning Disabilities (LD) for the LDP/SaFF agreement for 2003/04, for Learning Disabilities.• Acting as the liaison point between the Commissioner for LD, and the sub-contracted services provided by North Warwickshire PCT, based at the Lea Marston site.• Integral role in the planning and implementation of an innovative supported housing scheme for people with highly complex (LD) needs, working collaboratively with voluntary sector partners.• Negotiating with the Commissioner for LD, the cost of spot placements of emergency care for acutely disturbed LD clients.• Negotiating with the Commissioner for LD, the funding of placements for LD clients – Medium & Long. Show less

I was responsible to the Deputy Director of Finance, of the Health Authority, for the provision of financial support to the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/PLD services) commissioning team, within the Directorate of Performance and Strategy.

• The day-to-day management of the Financial Planning Developments team (3 individuals).• The provision of cost information, analysis and advice to Research Leads and other Senior Trust Staff.• Developing with the Research Leads an awareness of financial performance requirements and the need for financial control and accountability. • The provision of Finance support and advice in Best Value exercises, such as Reference Costing.• Managing the costing and pricing of the NHS and… Show more • The day-to-day management of the Financial Planning Developments team (3 individuals).• The provision of cost information, analysis and advice to Research Leads and other Senior Trust Staff.• Developing with the Research Leads an awareness of financial performance requirements and the need for financial control and accountability. • The provision of Finance support and advice in Best Value exercises, such as Reference Costing.• Managing the costing and pricing of the NHS and Commercial services of the Trust.• Analysis of savings targets across the Trust. Show less

I was responsible for the provision of the Financial Support to the Acute Medicine and Emergency Services Division, with responsibilities for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance Team MeetingsParticipation at Specialty meetings, and Clinical Group… Show more I was responsible for the provision of the Financial Support to the Acute Medicine and Emergency Services Division, with responsibilities for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance Team MeetingsParticipation at Specialty meetings, and Clinical Group MeetingsProvision of Financial Support of identification of CIPs/CRES.Monitoring & Reporting of performance on CIPs/CRES.Provision of Financial Input into Business Cases/Developments as required. Show less

I was responsible for the provision of the Financial Support to the various budget holders within the organisation, initially on a functional basis, and then subsequently on a Specialty basis (from July 1991). I was responsible for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance… Show more I was responsible for the provision of the Financial Support to the various budget holders within the organisation, initially on a functional basis, and then subsequently on a Specialty basis (from July 1991). I was responsible for the direct management of 2 individuals, a Deputy Divisional Finance Manager & an Assistant Divisional Finance Manager.Work undertaken included:Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Participation at Senior Finance Team MeetingsParticipation at Specialty meetings, and Clinical Group MeetingsProvision of Financial Support of identification of CIPs/CRES.Monitoring & Reporting of performance on CIPs/CRES.Provision of Financial Input into Business Cases/Developments as required (successful developments include the Transfer of Specialist Paediatric Surgery, development of Paediatric Intensive Care, Daycase Unit) Show less

Provision of Management Accounting service to Headquarters Functions and Regional Organisations (Regional Computer Centre, Regional Education Centre and Regional Supplies Organisation).Budget Setting, Monthly Reporting, Monitoring and Budget Holder meetings.Responsible for 2 trainee accountants, responsible to Deputy Director of Finance.Close liaison with Budget Holders at all levels within the RHQ.

Accounts Assistant, processing invoices prior to data entry, analysis & reconciliation of Captain's accounts to nominal ledger, with appropriate entries, maintaining a reconciliation of inter-company accounts between subsidiaries of Vessel Management Group. Liaising with Vessel Charter Management Group for a number of ocean going bulk carriers, making sure funding advanced as necessary for provisioning and fuelling. Responsible for Year End processes for a number of shipping subsidiaries… Show more Accounts Assistant, processing invoices prior to data entry, analysis & reconciliation of Captain's accounts to nominal ledger, with appropriate entries, maintaining a reconciliation of inter-company accounts between subsidiaries of Vessel Management Group. Liaising with Vessel Charter Management Group for a number of ocean going bulk carriers, making sure funding advanced as necessary for provisioning and fuelling. Responsible for Year End processes for a number of shipping subsidiaries. Acting as Bought Ledger Clerk for 6 weeks - making payments across the world to suppliers on approved invoices, resolving outstanding queries on existing balances, reconciliation, and clearance of Nominal Ledger Suspense Accounts. Show less