Senior Finance Business Partner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will provide a Business Partnering role to the Divisional Management team and take responsibility for the production of monthly Income and Expenditure information and service line reports for each of the Centres and will present this information to the Division Directors, Centre Managers, Centre Business Managers and the Deputy Director of Finance - Operational. Responsibilities extend to developing recurrently balanced budgets for each Centre and the development and monitoring of cost improvement plans to maintain the financial sustainability of the Centres. As a core member of the Division's senior management team the post holder will also be required to support the development of business cases and ad hoc business decisions.

Main duties of the job

To produce Centre financial plans and ensure consistency with the Trust's overall financial plans.

Lead on the agreement of all clinical and non-clinical budgets across the Centres within a budget framework set by the Trust.

To support the Deputy Director of Finance - Operational on the impact of changes to the NHS Operating Framework, the effect of LDP/Contract negotiations with Commissioners and the performance of the internal Divisions.

To prepare information and advise the Centre Management Teams on the Centre's in-year financial position. This will include information on how the current position has been achieved, plus a forecast on the full year financial position taking into account risks and opportunities.

To provide and oversee the provision of financial management information to external stakeholders, Trust Board, all levels of budget holders on the income and expenditure performance of the Centre compared to the annual budget.

About us

Our 2 Hospitals, The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury provide a wide range of acute Hospital services for around half a million people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid-Wales. Our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and now is an exciting time to join us and live our values to ensure we continue to offer the best possible care to our population and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

The role is based within the financial management in SaTH, the team supports the five divisions with daily financial information, support and partnering to clinical and operational colleagues. The team prepare financial reports monthly, we lead on budget setting and forecasting, whilst supporting the efficiency delivery and the annual financial planning. Every day is provides exciting opportunities to develop and learn, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team with finance.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

223-SFB-854

Job locations

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

1 Douglas Court, Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification
Completion of evidenced ongoing continuing professional development, in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant Professional Accountancy Body
Experience of leading, managing and developing a team

Desirable

Good working knowledge of and proven interest in the NHS including understanding of key targets and the performance management framework

Application form and interview

Essential

Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and techniques

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification
Completion of evidenced ongoing continuing professional development, in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant Professional Accountancy Body
Experience of leading, managing and developing a team

Desirable

Good working knowledge of and proven interest in the NHS including understanding of key targets and the performance management framework

Application form and interview

Essential

Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).