Job summary
The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is the largest diabetes research group in the UK with a reputation for excellence in research and education on a local, national and global level. We over 140 staff employed through the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and the University of Leicester (UofL) and operate a large and complex financial model.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled, dynamic and highly motivated individual to take on the role as the LDC's Senior Finance Business Partner.
The post holder will become an integral member of the LDC senior management team to help shape and influence the financial, and wider research, strategy; and to develop a robust financial model that incorporates all aspect of financial management, planning, monitoring, evaluation and reconciliation.
To be successful the post holder must hold a professional financial qualification and have significant experience in a finance management role. The post holder will need at least five year's relevant experience, be able think strategically, demonstrate highly developed problem-solving skills involving complex financial data, and possess line management experience.
We are looking for someone to help us build an operational and strategic platform that will develop and transform our business; so, if you are driven, highly motivated, looking for a challenge and want to work in a dynamic, progressive and ambitious centre of international research excellence then please apply.
Main duties of the job
Due to the complexity of our income and expenditure and its distribution across UHL and UoL, the post holder will require excellent communications skills to enable cross organisational working, be able to conduct financial negotiations at all levels, interpret complex financial information for 'non-finance' senior managers and directors. The post holder will have access to two different financial ledger systems and work with colleagues across both organisations.
The post holder will report to the LDC Directors through the Assistant Director of Operations and will be professionally accountable to the Chief Finance Officer through the Head of Financial Management - Research & Innovation.
About us
Working for your organisation
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
Depending upon your experience and knowledge.
Please see the two attached Job descriptions ( Band 7 and Band 8A) for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending upon your experience and knowledge.
Please see the two attached Job descriptions ( Band 7 and Band 8A) for more details.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body
- Knowledge, experience and expertise in finance management and staff management
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proven post qualifying experience in financial management within a large organisation
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Solid achievement in current role
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within a large Acute Teaching Trust
- Experience of Research Finance in NHS or Higher Education Institution
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility at a senior level
- Able to engage and influence others
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Tactful, diplomatic and acts with integrity at all times
Desirable
- Partnership and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
- Ability to analyse highly complex data sets of financial and non-financial information and present and communicate findings to senior management
- Commercial Awareness
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative in an environment where the post holder is the first point of contact for finance matters
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, GL applications
- Able to adapt working practices and approaches as a result of internally or externally driven change
Desirable
- Proven ability to manage large amounts of data through various spread sheet models
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Specialist theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Has the ambition to succeed
- Is resilient and confident
- Take responsibility for own personal development
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body
- Knowledge, experience and expertise in finance management and staff management
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Proven post qualifying experience in financial management within a large organisation
- Conversant with information management and technology, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
- Solid achievement in current role
- Managerial experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within a large Acute Teaching Trust
- Experience of Research Finance in NHS or Higher Education Institution
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility at a senior level
- Able to engage and influence others
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
- Tactful, diplomatic and acts with integrity at all times
Desirable
- Partnership and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
- Ability to analyse highly complex data sets of financial and non-financial information and present and communicate findings to senior management
- Commercial Awareness
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative in an environment where the post holder is the first point of contact for finance matters
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft, GL applications
- Able to adapt working practices and approaches as a result of internally or externally driven change
Desirable
- Proven ability to manage large amounts of data through various spread sheet models
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Specialist theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
- Has the ambition to succeed
- Is resilient and confident
- Take responsibility for own personal development
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Additional information
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).
