Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has a vacancy for the role of Senior Finance Business Partner in a highly motivated and dynamic financial management team.
This is an opportunity to take a real 'hands on' approach to finance, providing a comprehensive service while working closely with a range of key stakeholders within the trust and the wider Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) health economy. The Healthcare economy in is changing rapidly, bringing an opportunity to take a refreshing look at why we do things the way we do and to provide strong financial support during the change process.
To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified accountant and have experience of working within a large and highly complex organisation. You will need to evidence your leadership, delivery in core financial management and performance, incorporating analytical review, commercial awareness and process improvement. Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written will be essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the finance and CMG team and be responsible for:
- Providing holistic financial support, advice & guidance to a range of different stakeholders.
- Be the first point of call for any finance queries and therefore have an understanding of the whole finance function.
- Lead on a pro-active approach to financial forecasting, ensuring that operational stakeholders are fully engaged in the forecasting process.
- Lead on the production of all month-end reporting in line with the Trust's requirements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of a wide range of data, in order to identify key trends and drivers of cost or income.
- Review reporting processes with a view to continuously improve.
- Drive the development of junior members of the team to ensure all achieve their full potential.
- Play a key role in the financial planning process of the CMG, with a detailed understanding of the relationship between income and expenditure plans underpinned by the business fundamentals that drive this.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres. Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us. Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the production of all month end reporting and forecasting requirements in line with the Trust framework including meaningful variance analysis and supporting the Head of Financial Management in identification of remedial actions to support the delivery of in-month and full year plan for both the Operational Area and the Trust.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in leading preparation of robust reporting and forecasting to the Operational Area Management Team including meaningful variance analysis incorporating financial and non-financial measures together with identifying proposed remedial actions to ensure delivery of the Annual Plan.
- To be responsible for over-seeing and co-ordinating the production and distribution of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to the Operational Area budget holders including meaningful variance analysis and remedial actions required.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in ensuring that CIP proposals for efficiency/productivity schemes are robust, that savings achieved are monitored and reported, and where necessary corrective action is implemented.
- Supporting the annual planning process for the Operational Area within the overall Trust financial framework. Provision of comprehensive financial support to develop, implement and monitor Operational Area business plans. Supporting the development of appropriate financial management information systems that allow the Operational Area to fully understand all aspects of financial performance.
- Apply appropriate costing methodologies, in accordance with best practice, to the provision of operational management information, business cases and statutory information requirements (including Private Patient and other tariffs). Introduce and co- ordinate, as required, financial flow agenda requirements.
- Co-ordinate available performance monitoring information for the Operational Area, advising on the financial implications of activity variances at commissioner level ensuring triangulation with the I&E alongside Business Intelligence. Support Trust commissioner negotiations through effective reporting and costing of these issues.
- Monitor and report on the financial aspects of the contracts relevant to the Operational Area.
- To support the Head of Financial Management (as appropriate) in providing professional expertise and partnering in the implementation of service line reporting/management and patient level costing to enhance decision-making and optimisation of financial resources. To ensure clinicians and managers are engaged in the process during implementation and through to its integration within mainstream reporting.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in the annual production of reference costs and to provide comprehensive feedback to Operational Area staff on the outputs of the exercise, including benchmarking.
- Provision of financial analysis to the Operational Area Management Team, and attendance at senior management and Operational Area forums including constructive challenge where required.
- Financial support for business cases, applying appropriate financial appraisal techniques to both capital and revenue issues including constructive challenge where required to ensure efficient use of financial resources. To advise on the allocation of resources and levels of risk inherent in business development decisions.
- Ensuring that audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented.
- Provision to the Operational Area of appropriate advice concerning all aspects of financial control (SFIs, SOs etc), probity and stewardship, charitable funds guidelines and VAT principles and regulations.
- To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education as required, supported by regular PDP.
- The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems to ensure that the financial planning function can provide a comprehensive and effective service to the Trust.
- The post holder will be expected to take part, and in some instances lead, on a number of NHS modernisation initiatives.
- The post holder will work within a rotational programme, which may mean a change in responsibility periodically.
- To participate in Trust committees and meetings as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the production of all month end reporting and forecasting requirements in line with the Trust framework including meaningful variance analysis and supporting the Head of Financial Management in identification of remedial actions to support the delivery of in-month and full year plan for both the Operational Area and the Trust.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in leading preparation of robust reporting and forecasting to the Operational Area Management Team including meaningful variance analysis incorporating financial and non-financial measures together with identifying proposed remedial actions to ensure delivery of the Annual Plan.
- To be responsible for over-seeing and co-ordinating the production and distribution of accurate and timely monthly financial reports to the Operational Area budget holders including meaningful variance analysis and remedial actions required.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in ensuring that CIP proposals for efficiency/productivity schemes are robust, that savings achieved are monitored and reported, and where necessary corrective action is implemented.
- Supporting the annual planning process for the Operational Area within the overall Trust financial framework. Provision of comprehensive financial support to develop, implement and monitor Operational Area business plans. Supporting the development of appropriate financial management information systems that allow the Operational Area to fully understand all aspects of financial performance.
- Apply appropriate costing methodologies, in accordance with best practice, to the provision of operational management information, business cases and statutory information requirements (including Private Patient and other tariffs). Introduce and co- ordinate, as required, financial flow agenda requirements.
- Co-ordinate available performance monitoring information for the Operational Area, advising on the financial implications of activity variances at commissioner level ensuring triangulation with the I&E alongside Business Intelligence. Support Trust commissioner negotiations through effective reporting and costing of these issues.
- Monitor and report on the financial aspects of the contracts relevant to the Operational Area.
- To support the Head of Financial Management (as appropriate) in providing professional expertise and partnering in the implementation of service line reporting/management and patient level costing to enhance decision-making and optimisation of financial resources. To ensure clinicians and managers are engaged in the process during implementation and through to its integration within mainstream reporting.
- To support the Head of Financial Management in the annual production of reference costs and to provide comprehensive feedback to Operational Area staff on the outputs of the exercise, including benchmarking.
- Provision of financial analysis to the Operational Area Management Team, and attendance at senior management and Operational Area forums including constructive challenge where required.
- Financial support for business cases, applying appropriate financial appraisal techniques to both capital and revenue issues including constructive challenge where required to ensure efficient use of financial resources. To advise on the allocation of resources and levels of risk inherent in business development decisions.
- Ensuring that audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented.
- Provision to the Operational Area of appropriate advice concerning all aspects of financial control (SFIs, SOs etc), probity and stewardship, charitable funds guidelines and VAT principles and regulations.
- To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education as required, supported by regular PDP.
- The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems to ensure that the financial planning function can provide a comprehensive and effective service to the Trust.
- The post holder will be expected to take part, and in some instances lead, on a number of NHS modernisation initiatives.
- The post holder will work within a rotational programme, which may mean a change in responsibility periodically.
- To participate in Trust committees and meetings as appropriate.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified)
- Knowledge, experience and expertise in a finance management role
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
- Experience in service income negotiation
- Experience of reference costing/Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
Communication
Essential
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Clinical Management Group members
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to present very complex information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
- Commercial awareness
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, General Ledger applications
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of NHS Accounting
- Ambition to succeed
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified)
- Knowledge, experience and expertise in a finance management role
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
- Experience in service income negotiation
- Experience of reference costing/Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing
Communication
Essential
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Clinical Management Group members
- Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to present very complex information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
- Commercial awareness
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, General Ledger applications
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of NHS Accounting
- Ambition to succeed
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
