Deputy Finance Business Partner

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to become a deputy finance business partner within an award-winning team, contributing to the management of financial activities in an NHS environment. Ideal for newly qualified candidates with a strong background in financial management, this role involves assisting senior partners and managing divisional finances effectively.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Vibrant, diverse and inclusive healthcare community

Cutting-edge facilities and technology

Qualifications

• Experience of financial management crucial.
• Developing effective working relationships with clinicians.
• High level of computer literacy and ability to handle complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial management and advice for the Division.
• Participate in the preparation of business cases.
• Co-ordinate month-end processes and financial reporting for budget holders.

Skills

Financial management

Budget setting

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Education

CCAB or equivalent fully qualified accountant

Tools

Advanced Excel

Efinancials Ledger system

Job description

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

• Advanced Excel skills

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

• Advanced Excel skills

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.
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Moor Lane Mills

Moor Lane

Lancaster

LA1 1QD

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