Finance Business Partner - Acute & Planned Care
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
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Job summary
Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB are looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to take up the role of Finance Business Partner for Acute & Planned Care Services.
As lead for this area you will provide support to your Finance Team and be the key point of contact to interact with the operational teams with a total budget portfolio of £1.2bn per annum.
The ideal candidate will be pro active, have strong communication skills and be comfortable working with all partners and stakeholders within the system.
The ICB offers a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 4 days per month in the office.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the role is to provide a financial management service for a designated range of services. This includes, at a cost centre level, monthly financial reporting through the production of budget reports, variance analysis, forecasting and savings reports.
The role will work flexibly as a member of the Finance Directorate with the ability to provide financial expertise as required - providing business partnering and management accounting functions for a range of designated areas.
The post holder will provide advice to budget holders on budgetary control, productivity and efficiency.
The post holder will support senior management in performance reporting, monitoring, contract negotiations, and financial planning.
The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money.
The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery.
The post holder will ensure strong financial governance is achieved and the ICB's Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders are adhered to.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Date posted
08 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
465-6178472
Job locations
Priory House
Chicksands
SG17 5TQ
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Address
Priory House
Chicksands
SG17 5TQ
Employer's website
https://bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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