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Band 7 Senior Management Accountant - PPUJob summary The post holder will be responsible for managing all finance and accounts for the Private Patients Unit at the Royal Free NHS FT. This includes leading the month-end process, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, budgetary control, finance business partnering, costing, tariff management (Self pay, Private Medical Insurance & Embassy), management of Credit Control, Invoicing & Treasury teams, and handling day-to-day financial queries. Main duties of the job To lead and take complete ownership of the month-end process for the Private Patients Unit, ensuring the financial position is complete, accurate, and finalized in a timely manner. This includes preparing all journals, prepayments, accruals, etc. To prepare appropriate financial reports with analysis and commentaries for service line senior managers, enabling them to manage their areas effectively, analyze performance variances, and explain the likely full-year outcome. To manage all costing and pricing activities for the Private Patients unit, including proposals for new business and ongoing service pricing. To oversee the management of Private Medical Insurance (PMI), self-pay, and embassy tariffs, actively contributing to contract negotiations. To provide direct line management to the credit control, treasury, and billing supervisors, ensuring all deadlines are met with high standards. To business partner with other departments within PPU and the Trust, assisting teams in managing their budgets. To lead budget holder meetings, ensuring departments understand their budgets, expenditure, and income. To oversee day-to-day patient and consultant-related queries. About us Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients annually. It includes Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, and more than 30 community services. This large organization offers opportunities to continue pioneering work and improve patient care. Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise, supported by teaching and research. We aim for excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for money, safety, and organizational strength. We value diversity and are committed to equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities, promoting understanding and good relations among staff. Job description Please see the attached detailed job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification ExperienceEssential: Qualified CCAB or equivalent Essential: Financial reporting and analysis Desirable: Experience in private healthcare KnowledgeDesirable: Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS standards and internal financial controls AttributesEssential: Ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines Essential: Treats others with integrity and respect Management ExperienceEssential: Experience of line management of staff Additional SkillsDesirable: Costing, business cases, and tariff management Essential: Financial planning and forecasting to deliver targets Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For more info, visit the relevant UK government site. From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years if they resided there for 12 months or more. Additional Information Details regarding the DBS check and sponsorship are reiterated here for clarity. Employer details Employer name:Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address:Private Patients Unit, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG Employer's website:[URL not provided]#J-18808-Ljbffr