Job summary
Due to the internal promotional of the current post holders an exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning team as a deputy finance business partner. Not only will you be an integral part of an operational divisional management team, you will also contribute to the management of the finance directorate, within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is newly qualified, looking for their next challenge. Consideration will be given to those who are almost qualified/passed finalised and if successful would be paid as Band 6 until fully qualified .
Main duties of the job
To assist the Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) in providingall aspects of financial management & advice to the specifiedDivision including lead responsibility for identified services withinthe Division.To be an integral part of the Division management team, deputisingfor the SFBP as required.To assist in the provision of financial management support to theprocess of service modernisation within the Trust.To co-ordinate the work of the Divisional finance team, ensuringtimely, accurate & relevant income, expenditure & activity reportsare available for budget holders in the Division.To actively contribute to the management of the FinanceDirectorate, including taking the lead on particular corporate trustwideinitiatives.
About us
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide financial advice and management information to managers and staff within the Division. Thisincludes budget setting and monitoring, variance analysis and forecasting and the identification andrecommendation of effective actions to address adverse movement from or improvements to thedivision plan.
- Participate in preparation of business cases, contributing to finance sections as required, & contribute to the business planning process of both the Finance Directorate and the Trust.
- Provide advice and training for budget managers, non-finance staff and other finance staff on aspectsof financial management. This could involve the identification & interpretation of published guidanceas appropriate.
- Manage and coordinate the work of designated members of finance support staff and undertake anactive role in their professional and personal development.
- Co ordinate and lead the month end process for the division ensuring deadlines are adhered to.
- Set income, expenditure & activity budgets for the Division that reflect the plans of the Division andthose of the Trust, consulting with the SFBP & managers within the Division as required. Maintainthese budgets in line with authorised funding changes and monitor performance. Identify at an earlystage deviations from the plan, making recommendations regarding how to redress any adverseposition. Produce regular forecasts of the Divisions anticipated year-end financial position.
- Ensure systems and procedures are in place to enable the accurate and timely reporting of financial information to allow budget holders to manage their delegated budgets effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide financial advice and management information to managers and staff within the Division. Thisincludes budget setting and monitoring, variance analysis and forecasting and the identification andrecommendation of effective actions to address adverse movement from or improvements to thedivision plan.
- Participate in preparation of business cases, contributing to finance sections as required, & contribute to the business planning process of both the Finance Directorate and the Trust.
- Provide advice and training for budget managers, non-finance staff and other finance staff on aspectsof financial management. This could involve the identification & interpretation of published guidanceas appropriate.
- Manage and coordinate the work of designated members of finance support staff and undertake anactive role in their professional and personal development.
- Co ordinate and lead the month end process for the division ensuring deadlines are adhered to.
- Set income, expenditure & activity budgets for the Division that reflect the plans of the Division andthose of the Trust, consulting with the SFBP & managers within the Division as required. Maintainthese budgets in line with authorised funding changes and monitor performance. Identify at an earlystage deviations from the plan, making recommendations regarding how to redress any adverseposition. Produce regular forecasts of the Divisions anticipated year-end financial position.
- Ensure systems and procedures are in place to enable the accurate and timely reporting of financial information to allow budget holders to manage their delegated budgets effectively.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent fully qualified accountant.
- Evidence of CPD being undertaken.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Financial management
- Developing effective working relationships with clinicians and other budget-holders.
Desirable
- Management and development of staff.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with large complex budgets and providing financial advice to non-financial managers in a clearly understood and authoritative manner.
- High level of computer literacy. Ability to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets and the ability to use various software packages to report.
- Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.
- Knowledge of management accounting techniques & relevant Financial Reporting Standards.
- High level of computer literacy. Ability to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets and the ability to use various software packages to report.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Efinancials Ledger system.
- Knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery.
- High level negotiating skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deliver within tight deadlines in an often pressured working environment.
- Flexible attitude to unpredictable service demands.
- Ability to travel as required.
Desirable
- Able to advise on financial & general queries from other members of staff/managers.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- CCAB or equivalent fully qualified accountant.
- Evidence of CPD being undertaken.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Financial management
- Developing effective working relationships with clinicians and other budget-holders.
Desirable
- Management and development of staff.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Dealing with large complex budgets and providing financial advice to non-financial managers in a clearly understood and authoritative manner.
- High level of computer literacy. Ability to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets and the ability to use various software packages to report.
- Effective delegation and prioritisation of workload.
- Knowledge of management accounting techniques & relevant Financial Reporting Standards.
- High level of computer literacy. Ability to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets and the ability to use various software packages to report.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Efinancials Ledger system.
- Knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery.
- High level negotiating skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deliver within tight deadlines in an often pressured working environment.
- Flexible attitude to unpredictable service demands.
- Ability to travel as required.
Desirable
- Able to advise on financial & general queries from other members of staff/managers.
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).
