Senior Assistant Finance Business Partner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Worthing seeks a Financial Support Assistant to aid the Business Partnering function. The role involves high-quality financial management, supporting operational objectives, and fostering relationships between clinical and non-clinical teams. Ideal candidates must possess strong financial and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial support and business partnering.
• Ability to present financial information clearly.
• Understanding of resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to Business Partnering function.
• Work closely with operational teams to achieve objectives.
• Report to the Senior Finance Business Partner.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be assisting with the provision of financial support to the Business Partnering function provided to a small number of Operational and Corporate Directorates. The role will involve providing high quality financial management working closely alongside the operational team to support delivery of the Trust objectives. This role will support with building relationships between finance and clinical and non-clinical teams in financial performance management. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Business Partner, the post holder will be a key member of the Finance Team and support the Senior Finance Business Partner in ensuring that the use of resources is both understood and maximised. In addition, the post holder may deputise for the Finance Business Partner, as appropriate, demonstrating accounting and business knowledge, providing analytical support and clear presentation of financial and other information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will support with the delivery of all aspects of the financial and business performance of the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of financial support to the Business Partnering function provided to Operational and Corporate Directorates.
• Provide high quality financial management, working closely with the operational team to support delivery of the Trust objectives.
• Support the building of relationships between finance and clinical and non-clinical teams in financial performance management.
• Report directly to the Senior Finance Business Partner and be a key member of the Finance Team; help ensure the use of resources is understood and maximised.
• May deputise for the Finance Business Partner, demonstrating accounting and business knowledge, providing analytical support and clear presentation of financial information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Support the delivery of all aspects of the financial and business performance of the Trust.

Organisation and culture

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. We have a range of Staff Networks and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients & staff with compassion & empathy. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This includes potential access to the candidate information pack & wellbeing programme for staff, designed to support you, including flexible working where possible to support work life balance.

Additional information

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mario Swanepoel; Job title: Senior Finance Business Partner; Email: [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone]; MS Teams