Finance Business Partner

Health Jobs UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to support multi-disciplinary teams with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within an NHS acute provider context. You will advise managers, present options and financial risks, and help drive medium-term planning while ensuring rigorous governance and timely delivery.

CCAB finalist or two years NHS experience preferred; strong Excel/database skills and ability to communicate technical data

Qualifications

• Able to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner, using a variety of media.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Able to build relationships of trust with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information in an NHS acute provider context.
• Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate rigour and judgement in presenting technical issues to managers, presenting options and assessing financial decisions and financial risk.
• Ability to review processes & systems within area of influence and to advise on changes or improvements.
• Experience of working in a financial management position, ideally within the NHS.
• Knowledge of NHS financial management procedures and processes, ideally in an NHS acute provider organisation.
• Experience of setting income & expenditure budgets and of financial forecasting
• Experience of carrying out in-depth analyses of variances, reporting on these and setting out options for corrective action
• Experience of advising finance & non-finance managers on financial & budgetary matters
• Knowledge of NHS financial information systems.
• Able to design spreadsheets & databases for analysing and presenting information.
• Knowledge of NHS acute provider costing techniques and systems.
• Knowledge of NHS Commissioning arrangements, in particular as they relate to complex acute providers
• Experience of providing financial advice and guidance for business cases.

Responsibilities

• Communicate financial data clearly across multiple media and stakeholder groups.
• Present analyses and interpretations of financial and non-financial information in NHS acute provider contexts.
• Work autonomously, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Review processes and systems; advise on changes or improvements.
• Plan and manage budgets, forecasting and financial performance.

Education

CCAB finalist or two years' experience

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Able to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner, using a variety of media.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Able to build relationships of trust with external and internal stakeholders

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information in an NHS acute provider context.
• Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate rigour and judgement in presenting technical issues to managers, presenting options and assessing financial decisions and financial risk.
• Ability to review processes & systems within area of influence and to advise on changes or improvements.

Experience

• Experience of working in a financial management position, ideally within the NHS.
• Knowledge of NHS financial management procedures and processes, ideally in an NHS acute provider organisation.
• Experience of setting income & expenditure budgets and of financial forecasting
• Experience of carrying out in-depth analyses of variances, reporting on these and setting out options for corrective action
• Experience of advising finance & non-finance managers on financial & budgetary matters
• Knowledge of NHS financial information systems.
• Able to design spreadsheets & databases for analysing and presenting information.
• Knowledge of NHS acute provider costing techniques and systems.
• Knowledge of NHS Commissioning arrangements, in particular as they relate to complex acute providers
• Experience of providing financial advice and guidance for business cases.

Training & Qualifications

• CCAB finalist or a minimum of two years' experience working in financial management, ideally in an NHS context.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Able to plan projects which impact multi-disciplinary teams.
• Able to deliver to tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
• Able to contribute towards medium term financial planning goals.
• Ability to build relationships, and operate effectively, across distinctly different teams and to manage potential conflicts arising from the different goals & objectives those teams may be pursuing.
• Ability to delegate work and to monitor progress to ensure it is carried out effectively & efficiently

Physical Skills

• Keyboard skills

Sexual Safety Charter

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period

This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note

Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Documents to download

• JD - Finance Business Partner ( PDF , 304.4 KB )
• Person Spec - Finance Business Partner ( PDF , 136.4 KB )