Job summary
The Senior Finance Business Partner will be responsible for managing the finances relating to our digital transformation including Research Systems Programme (RSP) and digital team financial area, a highly complex and strategically important activity. This includes investigating and advising on highly complex issues and providing corporate reports, strategic financial and business planning advice in this area.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Finance Business Partner will be responsible for leading the overall management and performance of finance for our digital transformation including digital team and RSP, a highly strategic and financially complex programme. This includes preparing strategic and operational financial information, providing high quality business partnering services to RSP senior budget holder and senior team members and offering critical friend challenge and added value to financial estimates, budgets and forecasts.
They will ensure that they maintain an excellent level of strategic, technical and operational expertise over the financial, employee record and expenses systems in operation.
They will provide a framework of assurance to the Director and Deputy Director including supporting the business planning process, risk management and ensuring compliance with policy and quality management documents.
The post holder will provide high quality, expert technical expertise, advice and challenge to support the preparation of programme business case(s) including responding to subject matter expert requests from DHSC Strategic Finance team.
They will fully support the Deputy Director in providing HRA with financial information including reporting, complex analysis and forecasting as well as general financial support and will provide cover for the Deputy Director as necessary.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which consists of various functions that work collaboratively to provide and deliver a range of services to staff committee members and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.
The directorate functions are:
- HR
- Finance
- Governance
- Commercial
- Equality & Diversity
- Learning & Development.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which consists of various functions that work collaboratively to provide and deliver a range of services to staff committee members and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.
The directorate functions are:
- HR
- Finance
- Governance
- Commercial
- Equality & Diversity
- Learning & Development.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualification (which is equivalent to a Post Graduate Degree) or significant equivalent practical experience
- Evidence of commitment to on-going professional & personal development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to other HRA office locations and meeting venues as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist technical knowledge, skills and expertise, post CCAB qualification, across a range of finance business partnering areas including management accounting, financial modelling, business case preparation, financial accounting standards and procedures and auditing.
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of advising senior budget holders to deliver most efficient outcomes for complex programmes and budgets, being a critical friend, challenging and advising on alternative courses of action where appropriate.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of making judgements based on sound analysis of highly complex data and issues and collaborating to draw up practical contingency plans and solutions.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands
- A proficient communicator with the ability to persuasively interpret complex financial information or concepts for a range of audiences. You are able to use honed communication skills and strategies to challenge, overcome resistance and achieve buy-in or behaviour change.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualification (which is equivalent to a Post Graduate Degree) or significant equivalent practical experience
- Evidence of commitment to on-going professional & personal development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to other HRA office locations and meeting venues as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist technical knowledge, skills and expertise, post CCAB qualification, across a range of finance business partnering areas including management accounting, financial modelling, business case preparation, financial accounting standards and procedures and auditing.
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of advising senior budget holders to deliver most efficient outcomes for complex programmes and budgets, being a critical friend, challenging and advising on alternative courses of action where appropriate.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of making judgements based on sound analysis of highly complex data and issues and collaborating to draw up practical contingency plans and solutions.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands
- A proficient communicator with the ability to persuasively interpret complex financial information or concepts for a range of audiences. You are able to use honed communication skills and strategies to challenge, overcome resistance and achieve buy-in or behaviour change.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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