Address Develop Service Costing and Performance Management To create, input, maintain and manipulate data within the costing software, as well as complex spreadsheets and databases, involving long periods of concentration. Process items to invoice the Commissioners through SLAM which the Trust is due in Income on monthly basis. Produce and distribute varying monthly reports in a timely and efficient manner and maintain the report distribution list to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Provide financial analysis and data to managers in an appropriate format which would include designing and implementing reconciliatory spreadsheets and using financial calculations.
Investigate queries, locating items in computer and manual systems. Report findings to other finance staff as relevant. Ad hoc reconciliation of various financial details using non ledger systems at budget or line managers request. This is presented in an understandable format for non financial staff.
To assist in the production of the National Cost Collection and other cost comparator information in accordance with nationally and locally determined timescales. To produce information in support of internal or external benchmarking exercises. To accurately maintain Costing and activity information, to ensure that data is accurate, analysing data to identify errors and discrepancies and bringing to the attention of Line Manager. To be aware of national and local developments and other requirements in respect of Costing and Service Line information and to propose changes to own working methods, as appropriate.
Planning, organisation and prioritisation of own workload to ensure tasks are completed within an agreed timescale to ensure delivery of efficient and effective service. Maintaining a working knowledge of the financial systems in the performance of duties. To effectively document detailed protocols for all activities for which the post holder is responsible. To ensure that all data handled within the department is dealt with to the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
To undertake any duties as delegated by a senior officer in accordance with the nature and grade of the post.
