Corporate Finance Business Partner (Band7)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking dynamic well managed organisation that was awarded Dr Foster small hospital of the year in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is located close to Skipton, with the nearby Yorkshire Dales and is regarded as a very pleasant place to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Finance Business Partner to join our financial management team. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner this is a role which is focused on delivering high quality finance, planning and external reporting information to support the heads of department by providing financial information, expert analysis and advice, to enable them to meet their financial targets and key commitments.

Based in the finance department within the hospital, the team work closely with operational colleagues to support robust financial management and control. The role advertised is vital in ensuring robust, accurate and timely internal and external reporting.

The post holder will have a key role in ensuring the effective use of resources through providing high quality financial information, advice and support. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a real commitment to excellent service delivery and great communication skills.

Proposed Interview date: 13/09/24

Main duties of the job

Production of timely corporate financial reports for Division to use internally and for the production of statutory annual returns, ensuring work is completed to timescale/legal requirements.

Analyse and monitor budgets, run rate and forecast information providing expert financial advice, (liasing with outside bodies and other NHS organisations as appropriate), interpreting outcomes and suggesting corrective actions.

Act as expert contact for ward/department managers to investigate issues arising from budget statements, analysing complex and potentially sensitive information and forecasting trends with the ability to convey financial and corporate issues to non-finance professionals.

Plan processes and procedures to meet current and future needs, implementing new procedures and systems and developing policies as required

Produce the Division's Board report, ensuring key metrics support business decision making and represent finance at Divisional meetings; presenting finance update and expert advice

Support strategic decision making by analysing changes to service delivery, or external changes, forecasting the financial impact

Lead on financial planning for Division, ensuring budget fits with operational plans and that budget setting process is adhered to, including accurate upload of budgets into the General Ledger

Lead on the development of Waste Reduction planning, providing robust support and advice in order to ensure efficiencies are implemented and developed

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

423-6522049

Job locations

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached files for Job Description and Person Specification for the Finance Business Partner role

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached files for Job Description and Person Specification for the Finance Business Partner role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully Qualified Professional accountancy qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience and expertise in financial management
Experience of staff management
Knowledge of the business planning process

Desirable

Awareness of NHS Foundation Trusts
Experience/Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques
Experience/Knowledge of NHS Financial Regime particularly NHS Reference Costs
Experience of NHS Planning/Contracting/Commissioning process
Knowledge of Activity based costing
Knowledge of Access

Communication

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have difficult conversations
Ability to convey financial information to non-finance professionals

Skills

Essential

Good IT skills
Advanced practical experience using spreadsheets
Good keyboard skills

Desirable

Previous experience with costing software
Experience of working with a computerised ledger

Other

Essential

Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions
Methodical approach with an attention to detail
Professional appearance
Ability to work to strict deadlines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully Qualified Professional accountancy qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience and expertise in financial management
Experience of staff management
Knowledge of the business planning process

Desirable

Awareness of NHS Foundation Trusts
Experience/Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques
Experience/Knowledge of NHS Financial Regime particularly NHS Reference Costs
Experience of NHS Planning/Contracting/Commissioning process
Knowledge of Activity based costing
Knowledge of Access

Communication

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have difficult conversations
Ability to convey financial information to non-finance professionals

Skills

Essential

Good IT skills
Advanced practical experience using spreadsheets
Good keyboard skills

Desirable

Previous experience with costing software
Experience of working with a computerised ledger

Other

Essential

Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions
Methodical approach with an attention to detail
Professional appearance
Ability to work to strict deadlines

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).