Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Business Partner to join a busy team, with specific responsibility for contract monitoring, patient care income accounting and performance reporting.
This opportunity is being offered as a Band 6 Finance Business Partner development role. The successful candidate will be developed and supported in this role to progress through the agreed milestones, to reach the Senior Finance Business Partner role in the Team as a Band 7.
Should the successful candidate already demonstrate the relevant experience/qualifications in line with milestones, we will discuss with them at the offer stage the opportunity to join the team as a Band 7 Senior Finance Business Partner.
With the Trust's annual turnover of over £1.4 billion across 7 Clinical Management Groups (CMGs), 11 Directorates and around 12 ICB contracts to manage, this full-time permanent post offers a rare opportunity to work in a large Acute Trust's Finance & Commissioning function, bringing varied and rewarding challenges on a daily basis.
Main duties of the job
Working across the three hospital sites in Leicestershire, the successful post holder will support the Head of Financial Management - Income in the delivery of all financial aspects of NHS contract income within the Trust including contract monitoring, performance reporting, negotiations with commissioners and assisting in the development and commissioning of new services within our CMGs.
The post offers exposure to all aspects of acute NHS healthcare, with opportunities to build relationships with ICB teams and the perspective that this gives, whilst also being part of a large acute trust delivering front line patient care across all specialties. The post holder will therefore need to be adaptable and be able to work closely with colleagues in all organisations and at all levels.
Whilst experience in financial management and commissioning should be demonstrated, the post holder will also benefit from the significant level of knowledge built up within the team and will continue to be supported and developed in the role.
The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities, including agreeing personal development plans, coherent objectives and regular appraisals and training.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on:
Producing and reporting the Trust wide income financial position each month.
- Production of all month end reporting in line with Trust requirements and support the Head of Financial Management - Income in delivering meaningful performance analysis within both the Finance & Procurement Directorate and Trust Executive review including triangulation of financial and non-financial information to ensure a clear understanding of the drivers of the directorate income financial performance. The post holder will have a duty to inform key personnel within corporate directorates and Finance in a timely manner of their financial position and the key drivers.
- The process of financial forecasting within the directorates.
- Support the development and maintenance of systems and processes to support financial performance management of the directorates. The post holder will support the Head of Financial Management - Income to implement and develop performance management techniques and support managers in having access to financial and non- financial business intelligence through the development of performance information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead on:
Producing and reporting the Trust wide income financial position each month.
- Production of all month end reporting in line with Trust requirements and support the Head of Financial Management - Income in delivering meaningful performance analysis within both the Finance & Procurement Directorate and Trust Executive review including triangulation of financial and non-financial information to ensure a clear understanding of the drivers of the directorate income financial performance. The post holder will have a duty to inform key personnel within corporate directorates and Finance in a timely manner of their financial position and the key drivers.
- The process of financial forecasting within the directorates.
- Support the development and maintenance of systems and processes to support financial performance management of the directorates. The post holder will support the Head of Financial Management - Income to implement and develop performance management techniques and support managers in having access to financial and non- financial business intelligence through the development of performance information.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent experience A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Desirable
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation Conversant with information management and technology, Experience of financial management within the NHS, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Managerial/Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
- Experience of NHS commissioning and the national tariff
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and interpretative skills Ability to present complex information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all people, including senior finance colleagues, clinical teams and management teams
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent experience A desire to further develop both formally and informally
Desirable
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation Conversant with information management and technology, Experience of financial management within the NHS, including Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Managerial/Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of financial management within the NHS
- Experience of NHS commissioning and the national tariff
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and interpretative skills Ability to present complex information in an understandable and meaningful way to different audiences
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all people, including senior finance colleagues, clinical teams and management teams
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).
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).
