Finance Officer (Estates and Facilities Asset systems)
Job ID: 10106745
London
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Hybrid
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our talented and knowledgeable team as a Finance Officer within the Estates and Facilities Asset team) Within the role you would provide support across the Team for all managed sites in maintaining accurate records of site occupancy, site landlord charges and running costs, orders and invoicing, goods receipting –and supporting the budget management of the same with our NHS client.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record as a finance officer or similar role ideally with some experience of working in the public sector however this is not essential. The role is fast paced and varied, and will allow the successful person the scope to work with multiple stakeholders building a network of contacts and play a key role in this area of the NHS.
The role is hybrid working both onsite at the Parsons Green Health Centre location and from home as and when possible. The role is initially an 8 month contract however this could be extended to 12 months
We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing:
Assisting the Estates and Facilities team in day to day management of obtaining documentation for requisitioning, cost management, orders and invoicing for both income and expenditure, as well as calculating and reviewing the occupancy ratio and % relating to these for the sites with the team. Verifying costs and share of costs for the NHS Trust to their landlords for payment, and to the tenants and occupiers of the sites for charging
Relationship management between the client and other key business stakeholders, and Capita Local Government Business Services and its delivery partners.
Working with colleagues and between Capita and the client Trust on budgets, reporting, analysis, and ordering, effective coding and helping collate financial and occupancy dates and space records for the same.
Oversight and understanding of the transactional processes within the department ensuring that all participants understand fully their part in a process and are able to execute their role and responsibilities to meet agreed expectations.
Co-ordination of daily and periodic activities, prompting, reminding and liaising with delivery partners, to ensure tasks are delivered to plan and agreed deadlines are met.
Resolution of queries and the identification and prevention of potential issues before they arise.
Proactive identification of changes in business needs and opportunities for continuous improvement in the delivery of the service.
Work in collaboration with the Trust and Estates to meet their requirements whilst ensuring the integrity of the contract is upheld
What we’re looking for:
Broad experience and/or understanding of working in a transactional finance function
Understanding of how a transactional department such as Estates and Facilities function in a public sector organisation may operate and it’s relationship with a wider finance function
Solid MS Excel and information presentation skills.
Demonstrable track record of developing and maintaining strong professional relationships at all levels.
Evidence of success in influencing, leading, supporting and motivating stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes.
Strong analysis and problems solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to challenge.
Experience of using financial systems and automation to improve operational efficiencies such as ordering systems and software for property management as examples.
Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines.
Sound knowledge of budgets, ordering and requisitioning and finance systems for procurement/invoicing .
About Capita and NHS PCSE
We’re proud to be one of the largest long-term strategic partners of the NHS. We care about the people that embody the NHS, its patients, their loved ones, and its staff. We don’t just focus on numbers, programmes or systems.
With a commitment to sustainability and achieving better outcomes, we’re focused on improving performance: we understand the complexities of the NHS and how it operates, and we understand that 5 minutes saved for a clinician could save an hour for a patient or their family.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive basic salary of £40,000
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
About us
Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors.
Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.